Adriana Macouzet honored in the 2024 edition of the 500 most influential people in Latin America
Adriana Macouzet, PPG VP for Latin America, drives growth in Mexico and leads key industry boards, with a legacy of leadership, innovation, and advocacy for women in STEM and business.
Published 15 September 2024
In the first half of 2024, PPG has greatly benefitied from its business in Mexico, the second-largest country in terms of net sales, a momentum the company expects to continue through the rest of 2024.
About Adriana
Macouzet joined PPG Mexico in 1994 and has held increasing roles of responsibility in technical, purchasing, operations, sales and marketing. Before returning to Mexico where she led PPG’s automotive coatings business for Latin America, she moved to Argentina to develop PPG’s new automotive business in South America. In 2008, Macouzet became the first Mexican CEO of PPG Mexico. She also played a key role during the acquisitions of Colpisa in Colombia and Comex in Mexico. Outside of her roles in automotive coatings and PMC, Macouzet founded PPG’s Latin America Women Leadership Counsil and participated in PPG’s Global DE&I council.
She also chairs the Board of the Mexican National Auto-parts Association (INA) and serves on the foundation board of the Memory and Tolerance Museum (MYT) in Mexico City.
Originally published in Bloomberg Línea.