LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Chadwick C. (Chad) Deaton, chairman
and chief executive officer of Baker Hughes Incorporated, was
elected today to Air Products' (NYSE: APD) board of directors.
Air Products Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
John E. McGlade stated that Deaton
"will add significant value to the company through his global
experience and extensive knowledge of the oil and natural gas
industry."
Deaton, 57, has served as chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes, an
oilfield services company, since 2004. He began his career in 1976
as a field engineer for the Dowell Division of Dow Chemical, which
was subsequently acquired by Schlumberger. During his 25 years with
Schlumberger, he progressed through a variety of technical,
management and executive positions both domestically and
internationally. Prior to joining Baker Hughes, Deaton was
president, director and CEO of Hanover Compressor Company from
2002-2004.
Deaton is a graduate of the University of Wyoming and currently serves as a director of
Ariel Corporation, a private company. He also is a member of the
National Petroleum Council, Society of Petroleum Engineers'
Industrial Advisory Council, and University of
Wyoming Petroleum & Chemical Engineering Advisory Board.
Deaton is active in numerous charitable and civic organizations,
sitting on the boards of Houston Achievement Place, Junior
Achievement of Southeast Texas,
and the Greater Houston Partnership.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) serves customers in industrial, energy,
technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio
of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance
materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940,
Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets
such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare
services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and
adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture,
operational excellence and commitment to safety and the
environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of
$8.3 billion, operations in over 40
countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more
information, visit www.airproducts.com.
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