QUAKER HOUGHTON CORP (KWR)
Sector: Materials
Sector: Materials
QUAKER HOUGHTON CORP - Executive Compensation
President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Executive Compensation
Robert T. Traub serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Quaker Houghton Corp., a global leader in industrial process fluids and engineering services. In this pivotal role, he oversees the company's legal affairs, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and risk management. Traub plays a critical part in guiding strategic initiatives, ensuring ethical business practices, and supporting the board of directors, while fostering a culture of integrity across the organization's worldwide operations. Traub joined Quaker Chemical (now Quaker Houghton) in 2003 as Vice President and Associate General Counsel, rising through the ranks due to his expertise in complex legal matters within the industrial sector. Prior to Quaker, he held the position of Vice President and General Counsel at ARAMARK's Uniform Services Division, where he managed legal operations for a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Earlier in his career, Traub practiced corporate law at the prestigious firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Philadelphia, honing his skills in securities, antitrust, and commercial transactions. He holds a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. Among his notable achievements, Traub was instrumental in the successful 2019 merger of Quaker Chemical and Houghton International, which created Quaker Houghton and positioned it as a Fortune 1000 company with enhanced global capabilities. His leadership has fortified the company's compliance framework amid evolving international regulations, mitigated significant litigation risks, and supported sustainable growth initiatives. Traub's strategic counsel has earned him recognition as a key advisor to executive leadership, contributing to Quaker Houghton's reputation for operational excellence and shareholder value.