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US Indian wins top chemical industry award

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Press Trust Of India Houston
Last Updated : Feb 05 2013 | 12:21 AM IST
Indian American, Raj L. Gupta, chairman, president and CEO of Rohm and Haas Company has been chosen for the chemical industry's most prestigious honour - the 2007 Chemical Industry Medal, by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
 
The Chemical Industry Medal is awarded annually "for contributions toward the growth of the chemical industry."
 
The award is especially notable in that the membership of the SCI is composed of the leaders of the chemical industry, most of whom work within the highest ranks of their respective companies.
 
Among other things, Gupta is being recognized for his continued commitment to the success of the global chemical industry.
 
"Throughout his career, during which he worked in three continents, Gupta has encouraged both his company and others to hire the best possible people, to always behave in an ethical and responsible manner, and to promote a wider understanding of the benefits the industry's technology brings to every day life."
 
"People all over the world want the same thing, regardless of nationality or ethnic origin," he says.
 
"They want to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their talents, to work for a company of which they can be proud, of.", he said.

 
 

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First Published: Jan 10 2007 | 12:00 AM IST

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