Michael Harwell

Michael Harwell is an accomplished leader in innovation and product development within the adhesive industry, currently serving as the Head of Innovation & Product Development for Henkel's Consumer Goods Adhesive business unit since April 2008. Previous roles include Vice President of Product Development for North America, where Michael managed a diverse team to deliver innovative adhesive solutions, and Business Manager for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives across the EMEA region, focusing on financial performance and customer service. Earlier experience includes serving as Global Technical Director for pressure sensitive adhesive development and Senior Technical Manager at National Starch, where Michael oversaw global technology strategy and led teams across multiple countries. Michael holds a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and Clemson University, respectively.