Air Products stock set for leadership shift as two group presidents named

Published on 10/30/2026 at 11:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Air Products stock will have two group presidents from November 1. Kurt Lefevere and Francesco Maione will lead complementary regional and global portfolios.

Leadership changes reshape regional oversight

Kurt Lefevere will lead the Americas portfolio, while Francesco Maione will oversee EMEA and Asia.
Both executives will report to CEO Eduardo Menezes across regional, product and project-delivery activities.

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Air Products & Chemicals announced on October 26 that Kurt Lefevere and Francesco Maione will become Group Presidents effective November 1. The company said the appointments are intended to strengthen accountability, coordination and execution across its businesses, customer relationships and projects. The announcement was published by Air Products.

Two portfolios cover major regions

Lefevere, currently President of Air Products Asia, will become Group President, Americas. His responsibilities will include atmospheric gases in North and South America, North American hydrogen and carbon monoxide activities, equipment businesses including Membrane Solutions, Gardner Cryogenics and Rotoflow, as well as global hydrogen and carbon monoxide project delivery, equipment sales and plant support.

Maione, currently President of Americas, Helium and Rare Gases, will become Group President, EMEA and Asia. His portfolio will cover operations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India, alongside Helium and Rare Gases and global air separation unit and standard plant solutions project delivery.

Both executives will continue to report to Chief Executive Officer Eduardo Menezes. Menezes said their industry expertise, global perspectives and knowledge of Air Products should help the company grow its industrial gases business, accelerate areas of strength and improve competitiveness. The new structure also connects project delivery more closely with the businesses and customers it serves.

Stock context for investors

Air Products stock traded at 278.30 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:31 Berlin time on Friday, October 30, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Air Products stock.

The appointments give investors a clearer view of executive accountability across Air Products' regional operations, industrial gases activities and project pipeline. Their performance will be assessed as the company executes its portfolio priorities under the new reporting structure.

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