Ricardo Benjamin Levy

Background

Levy, Ricardo Benjamin was born on January 11, 1945 in Quito, Ecuador. Son of Leopoldo and Kate Levy. came to the United States, 1962.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Stanford University, 1966; the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, 1972; Master of Science, Princeton University, 1967.

Career

General manager, Sudamericana, Quito, 1967-1970; research engineer, Exxon Research & Engineering Corporation subsidiary Exxon Corporation, Florham Park, New Jersey, 1972-1974; vice president, co-founder, Catalytica Inc., Mountain View, California, since 1974; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Catalytica Inc., Mountain View, California, since 1982; president, Chief Executive Officer, Catalytica Inc., Mountain View, California, since 1991. Board directors Catalytica, Inc., Catalytica Combustion Sys., Inc., Catalytica Fine Chemicals, Inc., GENXON Power Sys.

Achievements

• Ricardo Benjamin Levy has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, Commercial Development Association Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Married Noella Luke, June 15, 1967. Children: Tamara, Brian.

Father:

Leopoldo Levy

Mother:

Kate Levy

Spouse:

Noella Luke

child:

Tamara Levy

child:

Brian Levy