Linde plc: Linde Board Elects Hugh Grant as New Director

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Linde plc (NYSE:LIN) has appointed Hugh Grant as a new director, effective January 23, 2023. Grant, a former Chairman and CEO of Monsanto, brings extensive global experience to the board. He will serve on both the Nomination and Governance and Human Capital committees. Grant's leadership and board experience are expected to bolster Linde's strategic direction. The company, with 2021 sales of $31 billion, is a leader in industrial gases and engineering, serving various sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and energy.

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• Hugh Grant's extensive leadership experience adds value to the board.
• Expected positive impact on strategic decision-making.

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• Potential concerns regarding continuity and integration of new leadership.

WOKING, UK / ACCESSWIRE / January 24, 2023 / Linde plc (NYSE:LIN)(FWB:LIN) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Hugh Grant as a new director of Linde plc, effective January 23, 2023. Grant will serve on the Nomination and Governance and the Human Capital committees.

Grant, a Scottish national, is a highly regarded former executive and director who brings substantial global experience to the Linde plc Board of Directors. He served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto Company, a global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality, from 2003 until 2018, when he led the sale of Monsanto to Bayer AG.

Grant is a director of Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. and PPG Industries, Inc., as well as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Grant also serves on the boards of Invaio Sciences, Inc. and CIBO Technologies, Inc., both Flagship Pioneering companies.

"Hugh has been recognized as an exceptional CEO and has an equally distinguished track record as a director," said Steve Angel, Chairman of Linde plc. "I am confident his experience and contributions will add to the strength of our Board."

About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2021 sales of $31 billion (€26 billion). We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com

Contacts:

Investor Relations
Juan Pelaez
Phone: +1 203 837 2213
Email: juan.pelaez@linde.com

Media Relations
Anna Davies
Phone: +44 1483 244705
Email: anna.davies@linde.com

SOURCE: Linde plc

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FAQ

Who is the new director elected by Linde plc?

Hugh Grant has been elected as a new director of Linde plc.

What committees will Hugh Grant serve on at Linde plc?

Hugh Grant will serve on the Nomination and Governance and Human Capital committees.

What experience does Hugh Grant bring to Linde plc?

Hugh Grant brings substantial global experience, having served as Chairman and CEO of Monsanto.

When was Hugh Grant elected to Linde plc’s Board of Directors?

Hugh Grant was elected effective January 23, 2023.

How might Hugh Grant's appointment impact Linde plc?

His extensive experience is expected to strengthen Linde's strategic direction and governance.