Packaging coatings company PPG names new technical directors

Packaging coatings company PPG has named two new leaders to its team.

Claudia Knotts is the new technical director of the company’s Americas, Packaging Coatings business, while Elzen Kurpejovic is the new technical director of its EMEA Packaging Coatings business.

“We are thrilled to welcome Claudia and Elzen to the Packaging Coatings Global Technical Leadership team,” Polina Ware, PPG global technical director, said in a news release.

“Both Claudia and Elzen have successful records leading teams and developing innovative, advanced solutions. With these appointments, we continue establishing PPG as a technical leader in the packaging coatings world, particularly when it comes to sustainability.”

Knotts has worked at PPG for more than 20 years, starting as a polymer chemist in 2002. She brings extensive packaging resin and formulation experience to her new role. Prior to her current position, Knotts was new product development manager for the USCA region, where she led the development of sustainable products for food and beverage.

Kurpejovic has worked at PPG for nine-plus years in various roles and has more than 10 years of project management experience, demonstrating leadership and knowledge across multiple product lines.

Knotts holds a master’s degree in chemistry/polymer science from the University of Cincinnati.

Kurpejovic earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Stuttgart University.