IISRP's McGraw announces retirement

ERJ staff report (TP)

Houston, Texas – James L. McGraw, IISRP’s managing director and CEO has announced his plans to retire at the end of the institute’s current fiscal year ending 30 June 2015.

McGraw, a veteran of the IISRP (International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers), has been in the synthetic rubber industry since 1975 when he joined American Synthetic Rubber Corporation.

“I have dedicated almost 40 years to this industry and it has been an extremely rewarding experience,” he said.

“My association with the IISRP began in 1979 when I became a member of the Environmental Health Committee, providing me with the opportunity to become very close friends with a number of people around the world and to learn more about the regulatory issues and other cultures in our diverse membership.”

McGraw is leading the recruitment process in conjunction with IISRP’s Finance Pension and Audit Committee and all inquiries should be sent to: managingdirector@iisrp.com

The IISRP is an international not-for-profit trade association with more than 50 corporate members domiciled in 20 countries who produce 80 percent of the world's supply of synthetic rubber. Incorporated in 1960 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the institute supports section offices in Milan, Tokyo and Beijing.