Friday, 31 October 2025


John Buckley Departs Michelman Board of Directors

We would like to recognize the significant contributions of John Buckley, who has served on our Board of Directors for the last nine years. John joined the Board in 2016 and has been an active contributor throughout a period of significant growth and transformation for the company.

During his time on the Board, John helped guide Michelman through key strategic initiatives and provided valued counsel as the company expanded its portfolio of environmentally responsible technologies. A chemical engineer by training, he brought more than 40 years of leadership experience in specialty chemicals and related industries, having served in senior roles at Wilbur-Ellis, Air Liquide, Angus Chemical, Dow, and Rohm and Haas.

Dr. Rick Michelman, President and CEO of Michelman, commented, “John has been an insightful and trusted voice on our Board. His experience, thoughtful guidance, and steady focus on long-term value creation have made a lasting impact on our organization. We are grateful for his many contributions and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.”