Air Products Welcomes Matthew Lepore as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer
ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 21, 2025 – Air Products (NYSE: APD), a global leader in industrial gases, today announced the appointment of Matthew Lepore to the key executive roles of Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer, effective immediately. This significant appointment underscores Air Products’ commitment to strengthening its legal and compliance leadership as the company continues its global growth and operational excellence.
Mr. Lepore brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished track record in corporate law, regulatory affairs, and strategic leadership to Air Products. His extensive background, honed over years of dedicated service in prominent legal and executive positions, will be invaluable as Air Products navigates complex global markets and reinforces its dedication to the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance.
In his multifaceted role, Mr. Lepore will oversee all legal aspects of Air Products’ operations, providing strategic guidance and counsel to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors. He will also be responsible for the company’s corporate governance, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and fostering a robust culture of compliance across the organization. His leadership in the compliance function will be critical in upholding Air Products’ unwavering commitment to integrity in all its business dealings.
“We are delighted to welcome Matthew to Air Products,” said Seifi Ghasemi, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Air Products. “His deep legal expertise, coupled with his proven leadership capabilities, makes him an ideal fit for this crucial role. Matthew’s commitment to compliance and governance aligns perfectly with our core values and our vision for sustained, responsible growth. We are confident that he will be a significant asset to our leadership team and will play a vital role in shaping the future success of Air Products.”
Prior to joining Air Products, Mr. Lepore held several senior legal and executive positions at leading global corporations, where he was instrumental in managing complex legal matters, navigating intricate regulatory landscapes, and driving strategic initiatives. His career is marked by a strong focus on building and leading high-performing legal departments and ensuring that businesses operate with the utmost integrity and adherence to legal and ethical frameworks.
Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company in business for over 80 years. The company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, food and beverage, and healthcare. Air Products is also the world’s largest supplier of hydrogen to the refining and petrochemical industries, and a leading supplier of natural gas processing equipment and services.
The company looks forward to the contributions Mr. Lepore will make as he integrates into the Air Products team and helps steer the company through its next phase of growth and development.
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