Jon Plawchan

Jon Plawchan has a strong background in product management, strategic marketing, and business development in the metalworking industry. Jon held the position of Global Director Metalworking Strategic Portfolio at Quaker Houghton from 2019, where they were responsible for driving product management and business development worldwide for an $800MM metalworking product portfolio. Jon has a track record of successful international and domestic business development, establishing and managing global key account programs, and implementing innovative and diversified product portfolios. Prior to that, Jon worked as a Global Product Manager Metalworking Division at Quaker Chemical Corporation from 2004 to 2019. Jon also served as an Asia Pacific Regional Product Manager Metalworking Division, based in China, and a North America Regional Product Manager (Metalworking Industrial Business Unit). Throughout their career, Jon has achieved significant revenue growth and established a strong brand presence in the metalworking industry.

Jon Plawchan attended the University of Michigan from 1993 to 1997, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.