People: Air Liquide SA (AIRP.PA)

Ms. Karen L. Katen has served as Independent Director at Air Liquide SA since May 7, 2008. She has been Member of the Company's Appointments and Governance Committee since May 9, 2012. She also serves as Director at Harris Corporation, Home Depot, Catalyst and Armgo Pharmaceuticals, among others. Culminating as Vice Chairman of Pfizer Inc. and President of Pfizer Human Health, her career at Pfizer spanned more than 30 years since first joining in 1974. She handled the integration of Warner Lambert which was purchased in 2000 and of Pharmacia, acquired in 2003. Retiring from Pfizer in March 2007, she was Chairman of the Pfizer Foundation. Ms. Katen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Sciences and a Masters of Business Administration, both from the University of Chicago.