PPG Refinish UK announces David Heal as new Market Director

David Heal is appointed the new PPG Refinish Market Director

PPG Industries UK, the world leading paint and coatings company, have announced the appointment of David Heal as the new Market Director UK & Ireland.

David began his career in the coatings industry in 1995 as a research and development chemist for protective coatings. Over the last 20 years David has gained a vast amount of experience in technical, commercial and leadership roles within PPG’s Protective Coatings division. David moves into Refinish from the role of Regional Protective Coatings Director for Western Europe where he successfully drove and led strategic growth in the protective coatings business.

David will bring a wealth of experience to his new role that will help him lead the PPG Refinish team in the UK & Ireland, working closely with a successful team to ensure that PPG continues to drive excellence and remains the leading paint and coatings company in Automotive Refinish.

Commenting on the appointment Jérôme Zamblera, General Manager Refinish EMEA stated:

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of David Heal as the PPG Refinish UK & Ireland Market Director. David’s previous success within his role as Regional Protective Coatings Director will serve him well for his future challenge of leading the Refinish business within his new position, as Market Director. I am excited for the fresh perspective that David will provide and I am sure that his leadership will ensure PPG continue to be successful in the future”.

David Heal, Market Director, UK & Ireland Refinish comments on his new role:

“I am extremely excited to be joining our successful refinish business in the UK & Ireland. PPG Refinish has built great foundations and a market leading value proposition that we can continue to grow on. It is critical that we put our customers at the centre of everything we do and continue to deliver innovation and excellence in every aspect. I really look forward to immersing myself in this business, getting out and meeting as many of our key customers and clients as possible and ensuing we meet our strategic vision to be our customers first choice every time”.