PPG Industries recently announced that Bryan Iams has been named vice president, corporate communications and marketing. Iams will be responsible for directing PPG’s global external and internal communications, including strategic messaging, media relations, crisis and issues management, brand management, public affairs, and communications process management. He will also provide direct communications support to PPG Chairman and CEO Charles E. Bunch.

“Bryan’s experience as a trusted communications leader and adviser to large global corporations will serve PPG well as we continue to expand our operations and communicate our corporate brand around the world,” Alexander said.

Iams joins PPG from FedEx, where he served as principal advisor, communications, for FedEx Ground. He previously directed external communications activities for Bayer Corp. and Bayer MaterialScience in North America as head of strategic and external communications.

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