Air Products Announces Two New Independent Director Candidates as Part of Ongoing Board Refreshment By Investing.com

• Bob Patel and Alfred Stern (AS:), seasoned executives with experience leading major publicly listed industrial companies, to stand for election at Air Products’ 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
• Patel, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of W.R. Grace and LyondellBasell and former President of Standard Industries, brings 35 years of global chemicals and materials industry experience in senior manufacturing, commercial, and management roles, and on public company boards, with extensive experience leading large-scale, global company transformations
• Stern, CEO and Executive Board Chairman of the OMV Group, Supervisory Board Chairman of OMV Petrom, and former CEO of Borealis, has 29 years of proven experience in leading and transforming global energy and chemicals companies and leading international multi-billion-dollar projects

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced planned changes to its Board of Directors as part of its commitment to ongoing refreshment.

Air Products intends to nominate Bhavesh V. “Bob” Patel and Alfred Stern for election to the Board at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. These candidates bring strong experience leading and overseeing public companies, as well as expertise operating complex global businesses in the chemicals and energy sectors. They each have stellar records growing major industrial companies internationally and capitalizing on clean energy and sustainability opportunities.

David H.Y. Ho and Matthew H. Paull will not seek re-election to the Board at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Following these changes, the Board will continue to be comprised of nine Directors, six of whom will have been appointed in the last five years. Collectively, Air Products’ Directors contribute highly relevant and applicable experience to effectively oversee the Company. They bring executive and public company board expertise, deep knowledge of the industrials sector, experience running complex cross-border organizations, and a long track record of managing large-scale growth projects and seizing on opportunities related to the energy transition.

Edward L. Monser, Lead Director, said: “Bob and Alfred are seasoned leaders of the highest caliber, with valuable insight and perspectives that will bolster Air Products’ business and strategy. With their addition, the Board will continue to be well-positioned to oversee the Company through its next phase of growth and execute on a…