William L. Davis is the Retired Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company. Mr. Davis joined R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company in 1997 as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He retired as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer in February 2004. Prior to joining R.R. Donnelley, during a twenty year career at Emerson Electric Company, he held a variety of positions, including President of Appleton Electric Company and Skil Corporation, and Senior Executive Vice President for the Emerson Tool Group, the Industrial Motors and Drives Group, and the Process Control Group. Early in his career, he served at various positions for Sears, Roebuck & Co. Mr. Davis serves on the Board of Directors of Marathon Oil Corporation and is a former director of Mallinckrodt, Inc. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Northshore University Health System, previously serving as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Davis graduated from Princeton University in 1965 with a Bachelor’s degree in politics.

As a former chairman and chief executive officer, Mr. Davis has leadership and managerial experience and has dealt with many of the major issues, such as financial, strategic, governance, acquisitions, capital allocation, government, and stockholder relations, that the Company faces as a public company. Through his service on the boards of directors of three other public companies and years at Emerson, Mr. Davis also has experience in key business sectors that use the Company’s products and services, specifically the chemicals and processing, energy and refining, and electronics industries. Finally, he has extensive experience in several areas that are key enablers for the Company’s success: marketing, talent management, supply chain, and continuous improvement.

Lawrence S. Smith is the retired Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Financial Officer at Comcast Corporation, a provider of broadband cable networks, where he was responsible for all corporate development, internal reporting, external reporting, taxation, and other administrative matters at the firm. Before joining Comcast in 1988, Mr. Smith served as Chief Financial Officer at Advanta Corporation, a financial services corporation, and as a tax partner and head of the mergers and acquisitions practice at Arthur Andersen LLP. He has been recognized numerous times as a leading chief financial officer including being named among America’s Best Chief Financial Officers by Institutional Investor magazine in 2007, 2006, and 2004. Mr. Smith is also a director of TE Connectivity, Ltd. He is a former director of GSI Commerce, Inc. His community activities have included board positions with the YMCA of Greater Philadelphia and Vicinity, Meadowood Corporation, Thomas Jefferson University, and Ithaca College. He received his Bachelor’s degree in finance from Ithaca College.

Mr. Smith brings many years of public company experience from his years as chief financial officer of a large public company and from service on the boards of public companies. His significant experience with complex financial and operational issues combined with his knowledge of public reporting requirements and processes brings accounting, financial management and operational insight to the Board. He also has extensive mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance experience.

Margaret G. McGlynn is President and Chief Executive Officer of International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, a global not-for-profit, public-private partnership working to accelerate the development of vaccines to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. She joined its board in 2010 and assumed her current role in 2011. Ms. McGlynn previously served as President, Global Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division of Merck, a global pharmaceutical company, from 2007 until her retirement in 2009, where she was responsible for a portfolio of more than $7 billion in global sales. She led the introduction of several new vaccine products and anti-infective therapies, expanded Merck's vaccine and infectious disease business globally, and launched several initiatives to provide access to its vaccines and HIV therapies in the developing world. Earlier she served as President, U.S. Human Health, from 2003 to 2005, and in 2005 she was named President, Merck Vaccine Division. Ms. McGlynn was a member of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization Board and Executive Committee from 2006 to 2008, which provides access to essential vaccines in the world's poorest countries. She currently serves as a commissioner for the Center for Strategic and International Studies Commission on Global Health, which advised the Obama Administration on its global health strategy. She is also a director of Amicus Therapeutics, Inc., Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and a former director of Quidel Diagnostics. Her current non-profit service includes serving on the board of the Industrial Advisory Council for the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the school board for Abington Friends School. Ms. McGlynn is also a co-founder of the Hillerman Institute for Developing World Vaccine Research. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and a Master’s of business administration in marketing from State University of New York at Buffalo.

From her management of a global pharmaceutical business and her current role as chief executive officer of a global organization, Ms. McGlynn brings extensive experience in government relations and public policy, international marketing, mergers and acquisitions and talent management. She has expertise in productivity, and a deep understanding of the healthcare business, an important customer base for the Company. Her current position, as well as her service on other boards, also provide financial and broad leadership experience.

John E. McGlade is Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He joined Air Products in 1976 and held various positions of increasing responsibility, including General Manager of the Chemicals and Process Industries Division; Vice President of the Chemicals and Process Industries Division; Vice President and General Manager, Chemicals and Process Industries and Energy Systems; Vice President and General Manager, Performance Materials Division; Vice President, Chemicals Group business divisions; and Group Vice President, Chemicals Group, in which he had global responsibility for the Group, as well as the Company’s industrial gas and chemicals manufacturing organization, and Environment, Health, Safety and Quality. He was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer in 2006 before assuming his current position. Mr. McGlade serves on the board of directors of the American Chemistry Council and is a trustee of Lehigh University. Mr. McGlade earned a Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and a Master’s degree in business administration from Lehigh University.

Mr. McGlade brings to the Board strong leadership, extensive management, international, and operating experience, and a deep understanding of the industrial gas and specialty chemicals business. During his 35 years at Air Products, he has developed extensive knowledge of the Company, its customers, investors, challenges and strengths, and strong relationships with the Company’s customers, suppliers, and investors. He provides the Board with candid insights into the Company’s industry, operations, management team, and strategic strengths and weaknesses.

Evert Henkes served as Chief Executive Officer of the Global Chemical Business of Royal Dutch Shell plc from 1998 to April 2003. Mr. Henkes worked for Royal Dutch Shell plc for 30 years, during which time he held a number of executive positions in Europe and Asia Pacific, including Chairman of Bassel, Managing Director of Shell Chemicals UK Ltd., Managing Director of Shell UK, and President of Billiton Metals. He also served as a director of regional and global industrial bodies, including European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) and International Council of Chemical Associations, and was Chairman of the International Long Range Research Initiative, a joint effort between CEFIC and the Chemical Manufacturers Association (now the American Chemistry Council). He currently serves as a director for Sembcorp Industries Ltd., Tate & Lyle PLC, and Outokumpu Oyj. He also served as a director of BPB PLC and CNOOC Ltd. Mr. Henkes holds a Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University, USA.

Mr. Henkes brings a wealth of international business experience to our Board, including in particular experience in the emerging Asian markets which are a key growth focus of the Company. In addition, Mr. Henkes is an industry veteran with deep understanding of the chemicals and process industry, including safety and environmental issues. From his leadership of a complex global business at Shell and his service on other boards, he also brings broad experience in marketing, government relations, mergers and acquisitions, and talent management.

Edward E. Hagenlocker joined Ford Motor Company as a research scientist in 1964. He was elected Vice President and named General Manager of Truck Operations in 1986, appointed Vice President of General Operations for Ford North American Automotive Operations in 1992, and appointed Executive Vice President in 1993. He was elected President of Ford Automotive Operations in 1994 and Chairman, Ford of Europe in 1996. He served as Vice Chairman of Ford Motor Company in 1996 and Chairman of Visteon Automotive Systems from 1997 until his retirement in 1999. Mr. Hagenlocker is also a director of AmeriSource Bergen Corporation and Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited. He is a former director of Trane, Inc., Alcatal Lucent, Lucent Technologies Inc., Office Max Corporation, and Boise Cascade Corporation. Mr. Hagenlocker earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in engineering physics from Ohio State University, a Master’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University, and a Doctorate in physics from Ohio State.

In his distinguished career at Ford, which included international assignments as well as leadership of several key divisions during pivotal transitions, Mr. Hagenlocker gained extensive experience in engineering, operations, manufacturing, productivity, supply chain, marketing, international business, public relations, and talent management. Through both position and education, he has a wealth of technology and financial experience. Through his service on other boards, he also brings extensive governance and mergers and acquisition experience to our Board.

W. Douglas Ford served as Executive Vice President of BP plc and its predecessor, Amoco Corporation, from 1993-1999. In 1999 he was named Chief Executive, Refining and Marketing of BP, where he was chief executive officer of BP’s global downstream operations, which included accountability for the refining, marketing, and transportation network of the company, as well as the aviation fuels business, the marine business, and BP shipping. Mr. Ford retired from BP in March 2002. Prior to the merger of BP and Amoco, Mr. Ford held a number of senior positions during his 30-year career with Amoco, most recently as executive vice president of Amoco Corporation and President of Amoco Oil, with responsibility for Amoco’s petroleum products sector and worldwide engineering and construction operations. Mr. Ford is also a director of Suncor Corporation and USG Corporation, and a former member of the board of UAL Corporation and BP. He is a Trustee and fellow of the University of Notre Dame. Mr. Ford received his Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and his doctorate from Northwestern University.

From his leadership of a complex global organization, Mr. Ford brings refining, engineering, operations, marketing, and international experience to the Board. He has in-depth understanding of the energy business, and his long career in a process industry gives him extensive experience with safety and environmental issues. In addition, his leadership of a global organization and service on other boards bring broad talent management, corporate governance, and financial experience.

Ursula O. Fairbairn is President and Chief Executive Officer of Fairbairn Group LLC (a human resources and executive management consulting company). She served as Executive Vice President, Human Resources & Quality, American Express Co. (a diversified global travel and financial services company) from December 1996 until her retirement in March 2005. Prior to that, she was Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Union Pacific and had 18 years of sales and marketing experience at International Business Machines Corp., where she managed a 10,000 person sales force, in addition to 6 years in human resources. She is also a director of Sunoco Inc. and VF Corporation and a former director of Centex Corporation, Circuit City Stores, Inc., General Signal Corporation, Menasha Corporation, and Armstrong World Industries, Inc. She was a White House Fellow from 1973-1974, working directly for the Secretary of Treasury. Ms. Fairbairn holds a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Upsala College and received a Master’s degree from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.

Ms. Fairbairn has over 40 years of leadership experience at complex global companies. She is an expert in management development and compensation and possesses strategic planning, managerial, government, and marketing experience. Her service on other Boards has given her a wealth of governance experience and background in environmental, safety and other public policy issues. She also has experience in the energy, electronics, technology, and transportation industries.

Michael J. Donahue currently serves as a consultant to the technology industry. From January 2000 to March 2005, Mr. Donahue was the Group Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of BearingPoint, Inc., a consulting and systems integration firm. Prior to January 2000, Mr. Donahue served as managing partner, solutions, for the consulting division of KPMG LLP, the global accounting firm, as a member of the boards of directors of KPMG LLP U.S. and KPMG Consulting KK Japan, and as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of KPMG Consulting AG based in Germany. He is also a director of three privately-held companies: The Orchard Enterprises, Inc., an independent distributor of digital music and video; Liquidhub, Inc., a technology consulting and outsourcing firm; and Quintiq, Inc., a supply chain software company. He is a former director of Arbinet-thexchange, Inc., a telecommunications solutions provider, and GSI Commerce, Inc., a provider of e-commerce and interactive marketing services. He served as a member of the Board of Advisors of the College of Commerce and Finance of Villanova University. Mr. Donahue received a Bachelor’s degree in economics and history from the University of Pennsylvania and is a graduate of the International Management Program at the Wharton School.

Mr. Donahue has extensive international management and marketing experience and a deep understanding of information technology capabilities, data protection, and security. In addition, his service on other public boards has provided him significant corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain, and financial experience.

Chadwick C. Deaton is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Baker Hughes Incorporated, an oilfield services and products provider with operations in over 90 countries. He joined Baker Hughes in 2004. Previously, Mr. Deaton was President and Chief Executive Officer of Hanover Compressor Company (now Exterran Holdings, Inc.); and Senior Advisor and Executive Vice President of Schlumberger Oilfield Services. Mr. Deaton is a director of Ariel Corporation, a private manufacturer of gas compressor equipment. He was a director of CARBO Ceramics, Inc., a provider of products and engineering services to the oil and natural gas industry, from 2005 to 2009, when Baker Hughes merged with a major customer of CARBO. He is also a former director of Hanover Compression Company. He is a director of Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Houston Achievement Place, Greater Houston Partnership and a member of the National Petroleum Council, the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Industrial Advisory Council, and the University of Wyoming Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Advisory Board. Mr. Deaton earned a Bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Wyoming.

As the chairman and chief executive officer of a global publicly held corporation, Mr. Deaton brings to the Board international business experience and executive leadership experience in operations, technology, talent management, and governance. In addition, his 30-year career in chemicals and energy businesses provides him with expertise in key customer segments for the Company.