Air Products has named Stephen Jones as president of the Chinese region. Jones, a member of the company's corporate executive committee, will retain his current role as senior vice president and general manager of Global Tonnage Gases, Equipment and Energy.

"The appointment of Steve Jones as China president and his move to Shanghai is part of Air Products' corporate strategy to support our significant growth opportunities and accelerate our development in emerging markets," said John McGlade, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
Jones joined Air Products in 1992 and has since held various executive leadership positions in the commercial and legal organizations.