Horst William Lichtenberger

Background

Lichtenberger, Horst William Son of Andrew W. and Hella Lichtenberger. came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1955.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Iowa, 1957; Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Iowa, 1959; Master of Business Administration, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1962.

Career

With, Union Carbide Corporation, 1959-1992; business manager, Union Carbide Corporation, New York City, 1972-1975; vice president, general manager Linde division, Union Carbide Corporation, Geneva, 1975-1980; vice president marketing, Union Carbide Corporation, New York City, 1980-1982; vice president, general manager gas products, Union Carbide Corporation, 1982-1985; president Solvents and Coatings division, Union Carbide corporation, 1985-1992; president Chemicals and Plastics group, Union Carbide Corporation, 1986-1992; president, Chief Executive Officer, Praxair Inc., since 1992; also chairman, Praxair Inc., Danbury, C.T.

Achievements

• Horst William Lichtenberger has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Iowa National Guard, 1954-1962. Member American Iron and Steel Institute, Chemical Manufacturing Association.

Connections

Married Patricia Ann Thomas, June 15, 1957. Children: Erich, Lisa.

Father:

Andrew W.

Mother:

Hella Lichtenberger

Spouse:

Patricia Ann Thomas

child:

Lisa Lichtenberger

child:

Erich Lichtenberger