Biography

Dieter Laininger joined Quaker in 1991. Effective January 15, 2013, Mr. Laininger was appointed Vice President and Managing Director - South America, with primary responsibility to lead, manage and grow the Company's regional business in South America. In addition, he continues to serve as Vice President and Global Leader - Primary Metals, a position which he assumed in June 2011, with responsibility for developing and driving the Company's global Steel strategies. Prior to his global roles, Mr. Laininger held a number of managerial positions within the Company's EMEA Region, including Industry Business Manager for Steel and Metalworking since 2005; Regional Industry Manager, Steel from 2000 until 2005; and, prior to that, Sales and Key Account Manager, Steel.