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PPG Manager Juliane Hefel: Job Change, International Experience, and Career Advancement

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Juliane Hefel, a manager at PPG, has a career path marked by international experience and advancement within the chemical giant.
  • Hefel has held positions in Düsseldorf, Shanghai, and the USA for Henkel before moving to PPG.
  • At PPG, she oversees over 1,300 employees across 50 locations, with PPG products found in everyday items like eyeglass lenses and mobile phone displays.

Juliane Hefel, a manager at the global chemical company PPG, embodies a career trajectory defined by significant international experience and steady advancement. Originally from Vorarlberg, Hefel has cultivated a diverse professional background, having worked for the chemical giant Henkel in Düsseldorf, Shanghai, and the United States.

Her current role at PPG sees her leading a substantial workforce of over 1,300 employees spread across 50 different locations. PPG's products are integral to a wide array of everyday items, including eyeglass lenses, anti-counterfeiting features in passports, and the displays on our mobile phones. This positions Hefel at the helm of a business operating within a multi-billion dollar market.

This profile is part of a CEO podcast series, with the specific episode featuring Gerold Riedmann. The podcast aims to explore themes such as the benefits of changing jobs, navigating international work environments, and achieving career success within large corporations. Hefel's personal journey serves as a case study for these discussions.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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