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Chris Dacko is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategy and technology management at PPG, serving as the Manager of Strategy, Science & Technology since April 2010. In this role, Chris acts as Chief of Staff for the CTO’s S&T leadership team, oversees global strategic initiatives, and develops presentations for executives and the Board of Directors. Previously, Chris held various technical and leadership positions at PPG, including Technical Expert in Electrocoat, formulation group leader, and synthesis chemist, contributing significantly to product innovations in automotive and aerospace coatings. Prior experience includes teaching organic chemistry courses as an instructor at West Virginia University and an internship in quality control at Ranbar Electrical Materials. Chris holds a Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from West Virginia University and a B.S. in Chemistry from Saint Vincent College.