PPG Asia Pacific President Honored With Magnolia Memorial Award
SHANGHAI – Mike Horton, President of PPG Industries’ Asia Pacific region, was honored by the Shanghai Municipal Government with the Magnolia Memorial Award for his contributions to the city. Zhang Xiaosong, Director General of the Shanghai Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, presented a medal and certificate to Horton in a ceremony earlier this month at the Shanghai Jing’an Shangri-La Hotel.
The Magnolia Awards, presented annually by the Shanghai Municipal Government, honor expatriates who have made outstanding contributions to Shanghai’s economic development, culture, education and social responsibility. The Changning District government nominated Horton for the award in recognition of his contributions to the district’s growth. He was named a winner after a joint review by 18 government departments and public notice in Shanghai.