Nadine Colwell

Nadine (Kraut) Colwell PhD is an accomplished professional in the coatings industry with extensive experience in various roles at PPG since July 2013, currently serving as the Global Segment Director for Infrastructure, Protective & Marine Coatings. In this role, Nadine focuses on developing strategies to drive profitable sales of protective coatings for infrastructure applications across multiple regions. Previous positions at PPG include SIPP Sales Manager, where Nadine promoted efficient solutions for repairing aging water infrastructure, and Global Product Manager, overseeing product life cycles. Additionally, Nadine has a strong background in research and development, having worked as a Senior Research Chemist in automotive refinishing and optical coatings. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Chemistry from the University at Buffalo, an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, and a BS in Chemistry from PennWest Edinboro.