Coatings manufacturer PPG has announced the appointment of Joe Gette as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Currently serving as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary, the 53-year-old will take over from Anne M. Foulkes, who is retiring. Foulkes will continue as Senior Vice President for legal and special projects until the end of August 2026 to ensure a smooth handover. Since 2022, he has served as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary, with responsibility for corporate development activities. Before joining PPG, Gette worked for law firm K&L Gates in Pittsburgh.