Background
Mai, Klaus L. was born on March 7, 1930 in Changsha, China. Son of Ludwig H. and Ilse (Behrend) Mai.
oil research company executive
Mai, Klaus L. was born on March 7, 1930 in Changsha, China. Son of Ludwig H. and Ilse (Behrend) Mai.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, 1951. Master of Science, University Washington, Seattle, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, Seattle, 1954.
With, Shell Chemical Company, Houston, 1957-1974, 77-81; various overseas assignments, Shell Chemical Company, 1974-1975; vice president, Shell Chemical Company, Houston, 1979-1982; vice president transportation and supplies, Shell Oil Corporation, 1976-1982; president, Shell Development Company, Houston, 1982-1987; chairman, president, World Petroleum Congresses, London and Houston, since 1987.
Chairman board directors Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio. Member Governor's Science and Technology Council. President, board directors Keystone Center, René DuBos Center.
Fellow American Institute Chemical Engineers. Member Society Chemical Industry, American Petroleum Institute, Council Chemical Research (chairman, board directors), Keystone Found, American Indiana Health Council (board directors), Chemical Industrial Institute Toxicology (board directors), Lakeside Country Club (Houston), Petroleum Club of Houston, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Helen M. Martinchek, July 14, 1957. Children: Martin, Michael, Mark, Matthew.