Michael Smith

Michael Smith is an accomplished professional in the field of chemistry with extensive experience in research and development. Currently serving as the Director of the R&D Center of Innovation at Quaker Houghton since August 2019, Michael previously held the role of Senior Manager at the same organization. Michael's experience includes significant positions such as Technical Director of New Product Development at Houghton International and Technical Development Manager at Arkema. Michael also possesses a robust background in management and project leadership from roles at Symyx Technologies, Arkema Inc., hte North America, and ExxonMobil, where Michael was a Senior Research Scientist. Academic credentials include a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BS in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.