Adam Louis Shrier of Washington, DC passed away peacefully with family in New York, NY, on September 30, 2023, following a stroke at the age of 85.

Adam's life began on March 26, 1938, in Warsaw, Poland. When Nazi German and Soviet forces invaded Poland in September 1939, he and his family escaped across Europe, Asia, and Mexico before settling in Queens, NY.  Adam subsequently earned degrees in chemical engineering from Columbia University, MIT, and Yale University, as well as a law degree from Fordham University. He also conducted postdoctoral studies at Pembroke College, Cambridge University, UK.

Adam contributed professionally to the fields of chemical engineering, energy, international law, business, and higher education. He spent 25 years at Exxon Corporation (now ExxonMobil) engaged in corporate planning and U.S. and international government relations; international supply, transportation, and trading; energy security and emergency preparedness; renewable energy (including heading pioneering solar thermal and photovoltaic firms); corporate ventures and new business development; and research and engineering including patented innovations.

Later, as a business developer and management consultant, Adam started and acquired energy, environmental, and chemical firms, and advised government agencies on economic reforms. He had a special interest in emerging market economies, especially in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and China.

A consummate and beloved teacher for 22 years, until retirement at age 84, Adam was adjunct professor at American University in Washington, DC, and at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University in New York City.

Adam adored his wife of 62 years, Diane. They loved to travel, visiting over 100 countries and all seven continents. Always ready to try or learn something new, Adam attended university classes well into his 80s. His jokes and stories were legendary. A devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. Adam is survived by his wife Diane K. Shrier, MD; his children Jonathan and wife Stephanie, Lydia and husband Michael, Catherine, and David; and his grandchildren Max and partner Lydia, Gideon, Ethan, Tamar, Aleksandar, Jason, Ian, Julia, and Henry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kosciuszko Foundation, (TheKF.org) 212-734-2130.

Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

www.sagelbloomfield.com