Michael H. McGarry

Independent Director

Michael H. McGarry

Independent Director

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Director Since: 2019

Age: 67

Board Committees

  • Audit
  • Compensation & Organization (Chair)

Other Public Directorships (past five years)

  • CH Robinson Worldwide Inc.
    (NYSE: CHRW)
    (since 2024)
  • Holcim
    (NYSE: HCMLF)
    (since 2024)
  • Shin Etsu Chemical Co., LTD
    (TSE: SHECY)
    (since 2022)
  • PPG Industries, Inc.
    (NYSE: PPG)
    (2015-2023)

Education

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
  • Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School

Qualifications for Board Service

Michael McGarry has over 40 years of experience in managing global manufacturing, logistics, strategic and operational matters for large, capital-intensive enterprises, many of which operate in highly regulated industries. He brings expertise in public company accounting, risk management, talent development, disclosure and financial system management, making him a key member of the U. S. Steel Board.

Key Director Skills
  • Top Level Enterprise/Corporate Leadership
  • High Level Financial
  • Human Capital Talent Development and Labor
  • Customer-Centricity and Innovation
  • Technology Transformation
  • International Markets
  • Environmental and Sustainability
  • Risk Management
  • During his tenure with the Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries, Mr. McGarry played a pivotal role in several strategic initiatives that transformed that company from a diversified glass, chemicals and coatings manufacturer into a highly focused coatings enterprise, achieving over $15 billion in revenues.
  • Mr. McGarry has held key executive leadership roles across the US, Europe, and Asia, leading completion of several PPG’s largest acquisitions, including the $1 billion acquisition of Glidden and the $2.3 billion acquisition of Comex, a leading Mexican paint company, significantly expanding the company operations to over 70 countries and sales in more than 140 countries around the world.
  • Mr. McGarry’s extensive experience overseeing PPG’s compliance with evolving environmental regulations, coupled with his leadership in implementing eco-friendly innovations and sustainability practices, enables him to contribute to the oversight of the company’s sustained long-term growth strategy.

Career Highlights

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) – a leading global supplier of paints, coating and specialty materials

  • Executive Chairman (2023)
  • Chairman and CEO (2016-2022)
  • President and COO (2015-2016)
  • COO (2014-2015)
  • EVP (2012-2014)
  • SVP, Commodity Chemicals (2008-2012)
  • VP, Managing Director, Coatings, PPG Europe (2006-2008)
  • VP, Chlor-Alkali and Derivatives (2004-2008)
  • General Manager, Fine Chemicals (2000-2004)