Douglas Barbe

Douglas Barbe has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Douglas currently serves as the Vice President of Operations at Lilac Solutions, Inc. starting from September 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Regional Manufacturing Director Americas at AkzoNobel from July 2019 to September 2022. From April 2015 to July 2019, they worked as the Global Manufacturing Director for Lithium & Advanced Materials at Albemarle Corporation. Before that, they held the role of Global Operations Director for Health & Nutrition at FMC from July 2012 to February 2015. Prior to FMC, they worked at Synagro, where they served as the VP of the Services Division from January 2012 to May 2012 and as the VP of the Facilities Division from June 2010 to January 2012. From July 2007 to June 2010, they worked as the Executive VP of Operations at The Tensar Corporation. Douglas also held several roles at Celanese, including Ops Director for PVOH/Emulsions Europe and Asia from September 2006 to June 2007, Global Ops Director for Emulsions from February 2005 to August 2006, and Bishop Site Director from January 2003 to January 2005. Earlier in their career, they worked at GE Plastics as the Bay St. Louis Site GM from October 2001 to December 2002 and in various roles including BPA Production Manager and Technology Black Belt from July 1997 to May 2000. Douglas started their career as a Senior Process Engineer at Rubicon Chemicals from June 1992 to July 1997.

Douglas Barbe completed their education in Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University. Douglas obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 1983 to 1987, followed by a Master of Science (MS) degree from 1987 to 1989. Additionally, they hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification in Chemical Engineering from the State of Louisiana. No specific information regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification is provided.