Graff has served as president or CEO of several global chemical and polymer businesses and began his career with Amoco and BP, plc. His experience includes executive leadership roles and expertise in a variety of fields including industrial gases, basic and specialty chemicals, polyesters, the marketing and refining of transportation fuels, lube oils, hydrogen, business development, engineering and construction.
Graff serves on the board of directors for the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and on the Executive Committee of the Society for Chemical Industries. He has served as a board member of several international chemical and polymer companies, the American Plastics Council and on the executive committee and the New Directions industrial advisory board for the department of chemical engineering at Purdue University.
Graff holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University.
“Mike’s extensive chemical and polymer experience, combined with his executive leadership skills and industry knowledge will be a valuable asset to our board and our company as we continue to execute our growth agenda,” commented James L. Hambrick, chairman, president and CEO, The Lubrizol Corporation. “The board and I welcome Mike and are confident that his contributions to the board will be felt immediately.”
