John E. McGlade served as the Chairman, President, and CEO of Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. from 2007 until his retirement in 2014, spending an impressive 38 years with the company. He started in a development program in 1976 and...

John E. McGlade served as the Chairman, President, and CEO of Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. from 2007 until his retirement in 2014, spending an impressive 38 years with the company. He started in a development program in 1976 and climbed the ranks, holding various key positions, including leading the Chemical and Process Industries Division and the Performance Materials Division. McGlade's leadership focused on performance metrics, aligning executive decisions with shareholder value. In 2011, he earned over $13 million, demonstrating a strong link between his compensation and company performance, particularly through bonuses tied to earnings growth and return on capital. He also received a $1 million retention bonus in 2014 as he prepared to step down. McGlade holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from Lehigh University. His strategic efforts helped Air Products maintain its status as a leading industrial gas supplier globally, emphasizing long-term goals while promoting substantial growth and efficiency across various sectors.