Barbara Kucharczyk

Barbara Kucharczyk is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in operations management within the medical devices and chemical manufacturing industries. Currently serving as the Site General Manager at Albany Molecular Research Inc. since February 2018, Barbara has achieved significant improvements including a 160% increase in EBITDA and a 25% reduction in OSHA recordable injuries for two consecutive years. Prior experience includes roles at AngioDynamics, where responsibilities spanned from Vice President to Senior Vice President of Global Operations, managing substantial teams and budgets while ensuring operational efficiency across multiple global facilities. Previous positions at Covidien, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, and FMC Corporation demonstrate a strong foundation in production management, quality assurance, and process optimization. Academically, Barbara holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and dual Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry from University at Buffalo and State University of New York at Fredonia, respectively.