Sam Millikin will help PPG with its business growth strategy in the paints and coatings markets.
The international paints and coatings manufacturer PPG
has named Sam Millikin as vice-president of the Aerospace Coatings business, effective from 1st January 2024. Millikin will succeed the current senior vice-president Daniel Korte, who announced his intention to retire in the second quarter of 2024.
Sam Millikin joined PPG in 1989 and over his 34-years career has held several management roles, such as sales and marketing manager of the coatings and specialty materials business of the company and global platform director of the aerospace coatings and sealants units.
“Sam’s proven leadership and experience in the aerospace industry will be invaluable in this important role at PPG. We thank Dan for his many contributions. His leadership and commitment to continuous improvement has strengthened the aerospace business and allowed PPG to provide customers with many new solutions. We thank Dan for his tremendous service and congratulate Sam on this key leadership position,” has declared Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and CEO.