Quaker Chemical Corporation announced on October 16, 2026, that it has appointed Neil Daniels, age 61, as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Daniels is set to assume the role effective November 16, 2026, and will serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer. He succeeds Thomas Coler, who will continue in his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Daniels brings significant financial leadership experience to Quaker Chemical. Prior to his appointment, he served as a consultant to Teleflex Inc., having rejoined the organization in February 2025 after previously serving as Vice President, Finance and Assistant Corporate Controller for Teleflex Inc. from 2012 through 2022. Before rejoining Teleflex, he served as Vice President and Global Controller at Nouryon from May 2024 to February 2025 and as Vice President and Corporate Controller at Emergent BioSolutions from November 2022 through May 2024.
The Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Daniels on October 16, 2026. The agreement stipulates an annual base salary of $370,000. He is eligible to participate in the Company’s Annual Incentive Plan with a target award percentage of 35% of his base salary for 2027, contingent on the Company’s financial results and other objectives. Additionally, Mr. Daniels is eligible for the Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan, which includes an annual grant of time-based restricted stock units and target performance stock units valued at $110,000.
Mr. Daniels will also receive a cash sign-on bonus in the amount of $175,000. This bonus is subject to repayment under specific circumstances outlined in the Employment Agreement. The appointment is not the result of any arrangements or understandings with any other person, and there are no family relationships between Mr. Daniels and any director or executive officer of the Company.
