Sherwin-Williams announces leadership changes
The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced that its Board of Directors has elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer effective March 1, 2022.
Since 2020, Ms. Petz, 47, has served in senior leadership roles in The Americas Group, including the last year as President. In her new role, Ms. Petz will be responsible for all of Sherwin-Williams’ operating segments, which includes The Americas Group, the Performance Coatings Group and the Consumer Brands Group, as well as the Global Supply Chain organisation. Ms. Petz will continue reporting to John G. Morikis, who will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Numerous key leadership positions
Ms. Petz has held numerous key leadership positions since joining Sherwin-Williams in connection with the acquisition of The Valspar Corporation in June 2017. Prior to her role as President, The Americas Group, Ms. Petz served as the Group’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Petz received a B.A. in Business and Leadership from the University of Richmond and an M.B.A. from Loyola University Maryland.
Sherwin-Williams also announced that the Board has elected Justin T. Binns as President, The Americas Group, succeeding Ms. Petz, and Karl J. Jorgenrud as President, Performance Coatings Group, succeeding Mr. Binns. Both positions will report to Ms. Petz and are also effective March 1, 2022.
