PPG Refinish has announced the appointment of Jeremy Seaman as Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland.

Jeremy, or Jem as he is commonly known, started his career at a large Ford main dealership as an apprentice paint sprayer developing and later became a Technical Demonstrator with ICI Paints. He then progressed through various roles within the PPG organisation including Area Sales Manager p[ositions, Key Account Manager and finally National Accounts Manager.

He assumes this key business leadership role at PPG having most recently worked at BASF as their Commercial Vehicle Coatings Manager, a position which required strategic planning, identifying distribution channels and building a technical and commercial team.

In his new role of Technical Manager Jem will lead the PPG technical team and work closely with PPG’s sales team delivering technical support and enhance quality relationships with PPG’s customers.

Commenting on the appointment Gethyn Davies, PPG Refinish UK & Ireland Market Director said, “Jem’s leadership, experience, and industry insight make him a valuable addition to the business. Jem is ideally positioned to drive PPG to deliver first class technical service to our customers. We are delighted to welcome Jem to the team and I look forward to working with him to accelerate sustainable PPG growth”