Background
Graham, Wallace Karl was born on September 12, 1928 in New York City.
Graham, Wallace Karl was born on September 12, 1928 in New York City.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, 1950. Master of Science, New York University, 1954.
With National Starch and Chemical Corporation, 1950-1993, corporation vice president, general manager adhesive division Bridgewater, New Jersey, 1972-1977, group vice president, 1977-1978, president, chief operating officer, director, 1978-1983, president, chief executive officer, 1983-1984, chairman, chief executive officer, 1984-1985. Group head chemicals Unilever PLC and Unilever Nevada, 1986-1991, also board directors, 1986-1991. Board directors Courtalds plc, 1991-1998, Jorin Ltd., United Kingdom, since 1999.
Fellow Institution Chemical Engineers London. Member Society Chemical Industry, American Institute Chemical Engineers, Princeton Club, Mid-Ocean (Bermuda) Club, Algonquin Club (Boston).
Son of Samuel and Mildred G.;/ Married Ruth R. Winer, July 29, 1950. Children: James (deceased), Steven L., Eric P.