Diversity MBA MAGAZINE Selects Rohm and Haas IT Executive for its TOP 50 Under 50 Recognition

Rohm and Haass Chief Technology Architect and IT Director, Infrastructure, Charles D. Wallace is among one of the top 50 under 50 African-American MBA corporate executives by Diversity MBA Magazine being featured in an upcoming summer issue.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) July 13, 2007 --- Rohm and Haass Chief Technology Architect and IT Director, Infrastructure, Charles D. Wallace is among one of the top 50 under 50 African-American MBA corporate executives by Diversity MBA Magazine being featured in an upcoming summer issue.

In its third consecutive year, the Top 50 Under 50 Executives were selected based on their position within a publicly or privately traded company, the size of budget they manage, their community service work and the MBA degree they hold.

This recognition provides external confirmation for the value-added contributions that Charles brings to Rohm and Haas. His technical knowledge and management experience is vital in successfully managing the global architecture and infrastructure team responsible for worldwide delivery of everything electronic, from our production application servers to mobile devices and desktops to communications networks and telephone systems for 130 locations across 35 countries," Anne M. Wilms, Executive Vice President; Chief Information Officer; Director, Human Resources said.

Charles joined Rohm and Haas in 1992 and has held positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to his current role in the company he served as Corporate IT Chief Technology Architect.

Despite the commitment demands of work, Charles manages to make time to contribute his talents to charity organizations that make a difference every day in the lives of people in the community. He is an active supporter and board member on several non-governmental organizations and not-for-profits. Inside Rohm and Haas he is the 2007 United Way Campaign Chair, serves as co-chair for the African-American Leadership Network and is a member of the Chairmans Diversity Council.

Charles completed his undergraduate and MBA studies through an Executive MBA program at Villanova University, and has participated in professional workshops and certification programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Duke University and Wharton School of Business.

Click here (http://www.rohmhaas.com/vocus/images/Wallace_Charles.zip) for a hi-res photo of Charles Wallace.

About Rohm and Haas Company

Leading the way since 1909, Rohm and Haas is a global pioneer in the creation and development of innovative technologies and solutions for the specialty materials industry. The companys technologies are found in a wide range of industries including: Building and Construction, Electronics and Electronic Devices, Household Goods and Personal Care, Packaging and Paper, Transportation, Pharmaceutical and Medical, Water, Food and Food Related, and Industrial Process. Our innovative technologies and solutions help to improve life everyday, around the world. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the company generated annual sales of approximately $8.2 billion in 2006. Visit www.rohmhaas.com or http://www.rohmhaas.com/wcm/careers/index.page? for more information. imagine the possibilities

Contact:

Leslie Johnson

Rohm and Haas

Manager, External Corporate Media

Phone: + 1, 215-592-6922

E-mail: lesliejohnson @ rohmhaas.com

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