Quaker Houghton Appoints Two New Independent Directors to its Board of Directors

Core Insights - Quaker Houghton has appointed two new independent directors, Nandita Bakhshi and Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately [1][2]. Group 1: New Appointments - Nandita Bakhshi brings extensive experience in the financial sector, having served as President and CEO of Bank of the West and co-CEO of BNP Paribas USA Inc. She holds a Master of Arts in international relations and a Bachelor of Arts in history [2][3]. - Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder has 30 years of experience in the specialty chemicals and materials industry, most recently as Executive Vice President at Borealis Group. She holds two Master of Science degrees in Polymers and Composites Engineering and Materials Engineering [3]. Group 2: Company Overview - Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids, operating in over 25 countries and serving advanced industries such as steel, aluminum, automotive, and aerospace. The company employs approximately 4,400 staff, including chemists and engineers [4].