D. Jeffry Benoliel began his career with Quaker in 1995. Effective May 1, 2014, Mr. Benoliel assumed responsibility for the Corporation's global Mining business, in addition to serving as Vice President and Global Leader - Metalworking and Can since July 2013, with responsibility for developing and driving Quaker's global metalworking and can strategies. From 1998 through March 2015, he also served as Corporate Secretary of the Company. From June 2011 through June 2013, Mr. Benoliel held the position of Vice President - Global Metalworking and Fluid Power and Corporate Secretary and until March 2012 also held the position of General Counsel to which he was elected in January 2001. He served as Vice President - Global Strategy, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary from October 2008 until June 2011; Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel from January 2001 through September 2008; and was elected Secretary in May 1998, in addition to his role as Director, Corporate Legal Affairs from May 1996 through December 2000.

Before joining Quaker, Mr. Benoliel was a partner at Fox, Rothschild, O'Brien & Frankel, LLP, a prominent law firm in Philadelphia, handling corporate transactions including commercial lending, securities, and general corporate matters. He holds a JD from Boston University School of Law and a BA from Hobart College.

Robert T. Traub began his career with Quaker in 2000. Effective April 1, 2015, he was named Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Traub has served as the Corporation’s General Counsel since March 2012, with increasing responsibilities in securities, compliance and disclosure areas, as well as providing and overseeing legal advice and the legal function on a global basis. He has also served as Director of Global Corporate Compliance since January 2009, a role he continues to hold in his new position. In January 2009, he was named Assistant General Counsel, after having served as Senior Counsel since August 2000 when he joined Quaker.

Before joining Quaker, Mr. Traub worked for Penske Truck Leasing as business counsel for Penske’s corporate practice, including sales and lease agreements, litigation, acquisitions, creditors’ rights and environmental matters. He possesses a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law and a B.A. from Pennsylvania State University.

Jan F. Nieman began his career with the Company in 1992. Effective May 1, 2014, Mr. Nieman assumed oversight responsibility for the Corporation's global Marketing function in addition to his position as Vice President and Global Leader - Grease and Fluid Power, a position he has held since August 2013, driving the grease and fluid power strategies for the Company. He also had responsibility for the Company's global Mining business from August 2013 through April 2014. Mr. Nieman served as Vice President and Managing Director - Asia/Pacific from February 2005 through July 2013, with responsibility for the Company's business expansion in the Asia/Pacific region, including the development of the Company's joint ventures in that part of the world.

Prior to his current position, Mr. Nieman was Global Business Unit Manager for the indirect sales channel (Value Added Representatives) and the Company’s two-piece Can Division. In addition, during his career with the Company, he has held various positions within the R&D and marketing areas.

Adrian Steeples joined Quaker in 2010. He assumed his current position as Vice President and Managing Director – Asia/Pacific on July 1, 2013. His responsibilities include management of Quaker’s China and SEA operations, as well as joint venture relationships in Australia, Japan and India. Before his current assignment, Mr. Steeples held the position of Industry Business Director for Metalworking from March 2011 through June 2013, and Manager, European and Global Special Projects from May 2010 through February 2011. Prior to joining Quaker, he worked for the BP Group for 23 years, most recently serving as the BP/Castrol European & Asian Pacific Sales Director in Industrial Lubricants and Services during 2009 and European Performance Unit Leader Industrial Lubes and Services from 2002 through 2008.

Michael F. Barry is Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Barry previously served as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company from October 2008 until his retirement on November 30, 2021. He has served as Chairman of the Board since May 2009. Previously, he was the Company’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director – North America, beginning in January 2006. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of the steel and metalworking/coatings businesses throughout North America, including two subsidiaries, AC Products, Inc. and Epmar Corporation. Mr. Barry was named Senior Vice President and Global Industry Leader – Metalworking and Coatings in July 2005 with responsibility for the Company’s global metalworking and coatings businesses through December 2005. From January 2004 through June 2005, he held the position of Vice President and Global Industry Leader – Industrial Metalworking and Coatings and, from 1998 through August 2004, he held the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Barry is a member of the Sustainability Committee.

Mr. Barry also serves as a Director of Arcadium Lithium, a leading global lithium chemicals producer committed to safely and responsibly harnessing the power of lithium to improve people’s lives and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future.

Ronald S. Ettinger joined the Company in 2002. Mr. Ettinger was named to the position of Vice President - Human Resources, effective December 1, 2011. In this role, he is responsible for the global human resources organization which includes management of regional HR, oversight of succession planning, management development and organization development. Most recently, Mr. Ettinger served as Quaker's Director - Global Human Resources and prior to that time held the role of Director of Learning and Organization Development.

Prior to joining Quaker, Mr. Ettinger held numerous positions as a Corporate HRD Manager and external consultant in various industries. He holds a B.S. and Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann University and Hospital.