PPG Industries recently announced that Steve T. Lampe has been appointed vice president, purchasing and distribution, effective July 1. He is currently PPG’s global raw materials director. In his new position, Lampe will continue to be based at PPG’s global headquarters in Pittsburgh and will report directly to J. Rich Alexander, senior vice president, performance coatings.

Lampe began his career with PPG in 1978 as senior auditor and progressed through several auditing assignments until 1987, when he became a purchasing specialist for PPG’s glass businesses. Following progressive positions within purchasing, Lampe was named director, finance and business development, for architectural coatings in 1994. He was appointed director, general purchasing, in 1998 and controller, coatings, in 2000. He was named to his current position in 2006.

“As evident from his career progression, Steve has deep experience in PPG’s purchasing and finance areas, and this combination of expertise, along with his track record of success, positions him well to lead PPG’s global purchasing and distribution function,” said Alexander.

Lampe earned a bachelor’s of science degree in accounting from the Pennsylvania State University in 1975 and is a certified public accountant.

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