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AIGA appoints Air Products director as new Board President

Gas
January 7, 2026

The President of Air Products Asia, Kurt Lefevere, has taken over the position of President of the Board at the Asia Industrial Gases Association (AIGA).

Lefevere takes over from outgoing AIGA Board President Helder Texeira, who served in the position from 2023.

Like his predecessors, Lefevere will take the helm for the next two years.