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James C. Diggs Career Overview
James C. Diggs holds the position of Chairman of the Board and Trustee, having been first elected as a Trustee on March 21, 2011. On May 18, 2022, he was appointed as the non-executive Chairman of the Board. He is also a Director at Allegheny Technologies, Inc. Additionally, Diggs served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of PPG Industries, Inc. from 1997 until his retirement in June 2010. His extensive legal and leadership experience includes being the Corporate Secretary of PPG Industries, Inc. from 2004 to September 2009.
James C. Diggs Education and Legal Expertise
James C. Diggs holds both a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Case Western Reserve University. His educational background laid the foundation for a robust career in law and corporate governance. Diggs' expertise in legal matters is well-demonstrated through his roles as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at PPG Industries, Inc., and Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at TRW Inc.
James C. Diggs Background in Public Service
Before his corporate roles, James C. Diggs served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice in Cleveland. This position allowed him to gain substantial experience in public service and legal proceedings on a federal level, which later supported his transition into high-profile roles in the corporate sector.
James C. Diggs Corporate Roles
James C. Diggs has held numerous significant positions in the corporate world. He served as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at TRW Inc., and later took on key roles at PPG Industries, Inc. from 1997 to 2010, including General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Most recently, he has been a Director at Allegheny Technologies, Inc., and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board and Trustee.