Robert M. Tarola

Robert M. Tarola has held senior level positions at Grace since joining the company nearly a decade ago. From May 1999 to March 2008, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In that position, he was responsible for worldwide financial services, which included financial accounting and reporting, treasury and taxation, financial planning, internal auditing, investor relations and investment management.

As part of a planned succession and retirement, he transitioned to a new role in April 2008 as Senior Vice President - Corporate Strategy, responsible for overseeing the company’s reorganization efforts.

Prior to joining Grace, Bob worked at MedStar Health, Inc., where he held the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer. Earlier in his career, he was a partner with Price Waterhouse LLP. During his tenure with Price Waterhouse, he served in a variety of capacities, including regional managing partner for a strategic industry segment, a partner in its National SEC Services Group and an engagement partner for major client accounts.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Temple University and currently chairs the Advisory Board to the President of the University. He is an at-large member of the governing council of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a past member of the Board of Directors of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, and holds licenses to practice accountancy in four states. Bob is a director of public mutual funds sponsored by Legg Mason, Inc. and has served on the boards of directors of several other organizations. He is a member of the Standing Advisory Group of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, a member of the Advisory Board of the School of Accountancy of the University of Denver, and is listed in the International Who's Who of Professionals.

Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products and services to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide range of industrial applications; specialty chemicals, additives and materials for commercial and residential construction; and can sealants and coatings for food packaging. With annual sales of more than $3.1 billion, Grace has about 6,500 employees and operations in over 40 countries.

April 2008
Corporate Communications
W. R. Grace & Co.
7500 Grace Drive
Columbia, MD 21044
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