FMC names Michael F. Barry to board with $1.8B revenue growth record
FMC elected Michael F. Barry to its Board of Directors effective Feb. 27, 2026, assigning him to the Audit and Compensation and Human Capital committees. Barry led Quaker Houghton as CEO from 2008 to 2021, growing revenue from $451 million to $1.8 billion and completing 27 strategic acquisitions.
1. Board Election and Committees
FMC elected Michael F. Barry to its Board of Directors effective February 27, 2026, and he will serve on the Audit and Compensation and Human Capital committees, enhancing oversight of financial reporting and talent management.
2. Barry’s Industry Leadership
Barry brings over 30 years of leadership in specialty chemicals, including his tenure as CEO and chairman of Quaker Houghton, where he steered major strategic transformations and oversaw global operations.
3. Proven Growth Track Record
Under Barry’s leadership from 2008 to 2021, Quaker Houghton’s revenue climbed from $451 million to $1.8 billion, driven by 27 acquisitions and a landmark 2019 merger that doubled its scale and footprint.
4. Strategic Impact for FMC
Barry’s experience navigating complex industry cycles and executing large-scale acquisitions is expected to bolster FMC’s governance and support its 2026 strategic priorities in crop protection and agricultural sciences.