Paul Merkel

Paul Merkel has a wealth of experience in the supply chain and operations management field. Paul currently holds the position of Vice President at Element Solutions Inc, overseeing regulatory, quality, engineering, and integration. Prior to this, Paul served as Vice President Supply Chain Europe at MacDermid Performance Solutions, where Paul managed factories, procurement, and logistics across all European business units. Additionally, Merkel has held various leadership roles within MacDermid, including Director of Global Product Management. With a BS in Chemical Engineering from New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering, Merkel's extensive career spans several decades in the industry.