Michael J. Graff Receives 2008 Distinguished Alumnus Award
On February 22, 2008, Michael J. Graff was honored by the College of Engineering with its 2008 Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Mr. Graff earned a master's degree in chemical engineering from Purdue in 1979. Currently, he leads Air Liquide's North American industrial gas operations and business activities as president and CEO of Air Liquide USA LLC and chairman of Air Liquide Canada. Graff earned his bachelor's degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology and completed advanced management programs and studied business at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Chicago and Stanford University Law School. From 1977 to 2004, Graff held variety of leadership roles with diverse scope throughout Amoco and BP, rising to become president and CEO of BP's Polymers Americas division in 2002.
Congratulations Mike!