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Chris Harrold

Critic · DISC type C
Global Commercial Excellence Director at PPG Industries
📍 Troy, Michigan, United States

Chris is an experienced leader in the chemicals and coatings industry, currently serving as the Global Commercial Excellence Director at PPG Industries. With an MBA from Aston University, his expertise lies in market analysis, strategic development, and sales management, honed over a long career with the company.

He shows a keen interest in corporate social responsibility, frequently highlighting PPGs "Colorful Communities" initiative. This program focuses on using the companys products and employee volunteers to bring color and brightness to global communities, which he proudly supports.

He has progressed through at least five director-level and management roles entirely within PPG Industries.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Global Commercial Excellence Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Troy, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Information Seeker
Precise
Objective Thinker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Commercial Excellence
His current and headline role is Global Commercial Excellence Director, indicating a primary focus on optimizing commercial operations and strategy at PPG.
Marketing & Pricing
Previously held multiple director-level roles at PPG focused on marketing strategy, pricing targets, and go-to-market execution for the Automotive Coatings SBU in Europe.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Global Commercial Excellence Director
PPG Industries
5-2015 - 7-2017
Global Marketing & Price Director
PPG Industries
9-2011 - 5-2015
Director Marketing & Price Automotive OEM Coatings EMEA
PPG Industries
1-2006 - 9-2011
Director Product Mangement SPS & DCS Europe
PPG Industries
6-2000 - 1-2006
Technical Manager UK
PPG Industries
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Education
2012 - 2012
Strategic Marketing in Action
IMD
1998 - 2001
MBA
Aston University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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