AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC (APD)
Sector: Materials
Sector: Materials
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC - Executive Compensation
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Compensation
Seifi Ghasemi has been serving as the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. since 2014. Under his leadership, the company has undergone a significant transformation, focusing on high-growth industrial gas markets and implementing a robust sustainability strategy. Ghasemi's strategic vision has led Air Products to achieve record financial performance and establish itself as a leader in the hydrogen and clean energy sectors. Before joining Air Products, Ghasemi had a distinguished career in the industrial sector. He previously served as Chairman and CEO of Rockwood Holdings, Inc., where he successfully grew the company into a global leader in specialty chemicals before its acquisition by Albemarle Corporation in 2015. Earlier in his career, he held various leadership positions at companies such as Air Products (during his first stint from 1982 to 2007), where he was instrumental in expanding the company's global presence. Ghasemi is widely recognized for his business acumen and leadership skills. He has been honored with numerous awards, including the 2021 Corporate Leadership Award from the National Iranian American Council and the 2020 Chemical Industry Medal from the Society of Chemical Industry. His commitment to driving innovation and sustainability at Air Products has positioned the company for long-term success and cemented his reputation as a visionary leader in the chemical and industrial gas industries.