Charles E. Bunch served as the CEO of PPG Industries from July 1, 2005, until September 1, 2015, leading the company through significant changes and growth in the global coatings and specialty materials market. After a successful decade, he transitioned...

Charles E. Bunch served as the CEO of PPG Industries from July 1, 2005, until September 1, 2015, leading the company through significant changes and growth in the global coatings and specialty materials market. After a successful decade, he transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman, shaping the company's future direction. Bunch's tenure featured a strong focus on performance, as seen in the competitive structure of his compensation, heavily tied to company achievements like earnings per share and total shareholder returns. This hands-on approach allowed him to earn a total compensation peaking at approximately $29.9 million in 2015, reflecting his dedication to aligning executive pay with corporate success.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other PPG Industries CEOs

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Charles E. Bunch

Ex-CEO of PPG Industries

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

Born

January 1, 1953 - 72 years ago

CEO of PPG Industries for

10 years 2 months (Jul 2005 - Sep 2015)

Previous Experience

Formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of PPG Industries, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Charles E. Bunch

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Michael H. Sullivan

CEO of RPM International

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.27M

Salary

$1.07M

Bonus

$1.58M

Other

$250.54K

Total Holdings

$6.00M

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Chris Villavarayan

CEO of Axalta Coating Systems

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$1.94M

Other

$356.06K

Total Holdings

$6.04M

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Sean D. Keohane

CEO of Cabot Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.08M

Bonus

$1.05M

Other

$235.25K

Total Holdings

$31.67M

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Patrick H. Hawkins

CEO of Hawkins

2021 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$500.00K

Bonus

$100.00K

Other

$59.74K

Total Holdings

$35.06M

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John F. Kasel

CEO of Foster (Lb) Co.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$675.00K

Bonus

$987.19K

Other

$133.07K

Total Holdings

$3.82M

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Sanjiv Lamba

CEO of Linde

2023 Compensation

Stock

$6.01M

Salary

$1.38M

Bonus

$3.48M

Other

$185.57K

Total Holdings

$43.81M

Holdings

See how much did Charles E. Bunch make over time.

Bunch's insider trading data reveals substantial fluctuations in his holdings over recent years. In 2019, his holdings soared, reaching approximately $103.19 million in December. This peak was followed by a gradual decline in 2020, where by March, it had dipped...

Bunch's insider trading data reveals substantial fluctuations in his holdings over recent years. In 2019, his holdings soared, reaching approximately $103.19 million in December. This peak was followed by a gradual decline in 2020, where by March, it had dipped to about $70.43 million, indicating volatility in his investment strategy or market conditions. However, his holdings bounced back, capturing around $139.77 million by May 2021 before settling to about $129.15 million the following January. His most recent data shows fluctuations continuing through 2024, with marked decreases in value to below $12 million on some months, highlighting the unpredictable nature of stock markets and the importance of strategic trading decisions for high-level executives.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

MDLZ @ $64.65

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shares

PNC @ $173.35

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shares

PPG @ $113.57

Total Stock Sold

$96.68M

PPG

$96.68M

2,239,700 PPG shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Charles E. Bunch didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra PPG2,239,700 shares worth $217.63M.
This is 125.1% and $120.95M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Charles E. Bunch.

MDLZ

2,849 shares

MDLZ

May 22, 2024

Received

MDLZ

2,461 shares

MDLZ

May 17, 2023

Received

MDLZ

3,118 shares

MDLZ

May 18, 2022

Received

MDLZ

$62.46K

MDLZ at $62.46/share

Nov 5, 2021

Purchase

MDLZ

3,048 shares

MDLZ

May 19, 2021

Received

MDLZ

$193.20K

MDLZ at $55.20/share

Aug 11, 2020

Purchase

MDLZ

3,532 shares

MDLZ

May 13, 2020

Received

MDLZ

$101.04K

MDLZ at $50.52/share

May 1, 2020

Purchase

PNC

$153.11K

PNC at $153.11/share

Jan 17, 2020

Purchase

PNC

$124.38K

PNC at $124.38/share

Aug 23, 2019

Purchase

Compensation History

See how much did Charles E. Bunch make over time.

During his time at PPG Industries, Bunch’s compensation was structured to reflect his performance as CEO. For example, his total compensation hit about $29.9 million in 2015, primarily from a base salary of around $1.44 million and various stock options. In 2014, Bunch earned around $26.7 million, which included a notable performance-based bonus. His compensation plan reflected a strong pay-for-performance philosophy, ensuring that his earnings were closely tied to the company’s success metrics, including earnings per share and cash flow. This alignment aimed to attract and retain top talent while rewarding Bunch for achieving strategic goals. His salary and benefits were supplemented by perks like financial counseling and personal use of company aircraft, indicating a comprehensive compensation package.

Year

2015

Total Compensation

$2.09M

Salary

$1.44M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is to align compensation with strategic objectives and provide competitive compensation to attract and retain top-quality executive talent, with a strong emphasis on performance-based pay.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus payments were made for the fiscal year 2015.

Other

$651.80K

Board Justification

Includes perquisites such as personal use of company aircraft, financial counseling, and other compensation.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock grants that vested in 2015 are included in the total compensation.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include adjusted earnings-per-diluted share, cash flow from operations, and total shareholder return.

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Michael H. McGarry

Ex-CEO of PPG Industries

September 2015 - December 2022