Conshohocken-based industrial process fluid company Quaker Houghton’s board of directors recently appointed Joseph Berquist as president and CEO and a member of the board, effective immediately.
“Joe has demonstrated exceptional leadership at Quaker Houghton throughout his career,” Michael F. Barry, Quaker Houghton board of directors chairman, said. “Having personally worked with Joe for more than 25 years, I know him to be a highly regarded leader with an indisputable knowledge and passion for this industry, our customers, and our people. His vision and proven track record in delivering above-market growth for Quaker Houghton is precisely what is needed as the company enters this next chapter.”
Berquist has been with the company since 1997 and most recently served as executive vice president and chief commercial officer. He previously served as managing director North America and as chief strategy officer.
In his previous roles, Berquist helped execute 24 company acquisitions, lead several consecutive years of revenue and profitability improvement; and co-led the integration planning of the 2019 Quaker Houghton combination.
Berquist succeeds Andy Tometich.
Quaker Houghton employs approximately 4,400 employees and operates in more than 25 countries. Its customers include advanced and specialized steel, aerospace, aluminum, automotive, container, mining, metalworking, and offshore companies worldwide.