Paul Lorin Bechly | |
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Born | 1958 (age 65–66) |
Nationality | United States |
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Cornell University The American College Wilmington University |
Known for | DuPont corporate environmental responsibility |
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Awards | 2020 recipient of the Mensa Foundation Intellectual Benefits to Society Award |
Paul Lorin Bechly (born 1958) is an American chemical engineer known for his work in the development of an environmentally-oriented perfluorocarbon gas policy for DuPont and other industries. He currently works in the financial industry.
Bechly graduated in 1980 from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering. [1] [2] He began working in the financial industry in 1993, and earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2000, [3] a Master of Science in Financial Services from The American College in 2008, [1] and a Doctor of Business Administration from Wilmington University in 2018. [2] [4]
Bechly worked within the fluorochemicals business of DuPont from 1980 to 1993, [1] [2] where he served in roles including R&D, engineering, distribution, sales, marketing, product management, and production. [2] Based upon his research activities at DuPont, he has been elected to a full membership at Sigma Xi. [2] Bechly joined Dean Witter in 1993. [1] [5] As of 2021, he was an active member of the financial industry in Greenville, Delaware, [2] [4] and a Governance Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors. [2] Bechly conducts private independent research through Azeas Consulting. [2] He is currently a First Vice President at Morgan Stanley. [6]
Bechly was awarded the DuPont Chemicals Environmental Excellence Award in 1992 for "Leadership in the Development of an Environmentally Responsible Perfluorocarbons Policy for DuPont". [7] Bechly led a team of scientists to study and provide data on sources greenhouse gases, their atmospheric effects, and options for control. [7] These efforts led to a consensus among allied industries to proactively develop responsible environmental policies regarding the chemicals. [7] His professional works are maintained by the Hagley Museum and Library in Delaware. [8]
In recognition of his work at DuPont on the Perfluorocarbon Gas Issue, Bechly was selected as the 2020 recipient of the Mensa Education & Research Foundation "Intellectual Benefits to Society Award". [9] [10]
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