FMC Corporation announces election of Steven Merkt to Board of Directors
FMC Corporation has elected Steven Merkt to its Board of Directors, effective April 29, 2025. Merkt, who will serve on the Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, brings over 30 years of experience in international manufacturing and operational excellence.
As former president of TE Connectivity's Transportation Solutions segment (2012-2024), Merkt led significant profitability growth and managed manufacturing operations across 20+ countries. His experience includes leadership roles as president of TE's global Automotive business in Germany and vice president of Asia Pacific Automotive operations in China.
Merkt previously served on the Board of Directors of Arcadium Lithium before its Rio Tinto acquisition and was a board member at Livent Corporation. Pierre Brondeau, FMC chairman and CEO, welcomed Merkt's appointment, citing his proven track record in driving growth and operational excellence as valuable assets for FMC's growth strategy in agricultural sciences.
FMC Corporation ha nominato Steven Merkt nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 29 aprile 2025. Merkt, che farà parte dei comitati di Revisione e di Nomina e Governance Aziendale, porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella produzione internazionale e nell'eccellenza operativa.
In qualità di ex presidente del segmento Transportation Solutions di TE Connectivity (2012-2024), Merkt ha guidato una significativa crescita della redditività e ha gestito operazioni produttive in più di 20 paesi. La sua esperienza comprende ruoli di leadership come presidente del settore Automotive globale di TE in Germania e vicepresidente delle operazioni Automotive Asia Pacifico in Cina.
Merkt ha inoltre fatto parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione di Arcadium Lithium prima dell'acquisizione da parte di Rio Tinto ed è stato membro del consiglio di Livent Corporation. Pierre Brondeau, presidente e CEO di FMC, ha accolto con favore la nomina di Merkt, sottolineando il suo comprovato successo nel promuovere la crescita e l'eccellenza operativa come risorse preziose per la strategia di crescita di FMC nelle scienze agricole.
FMC Corporation ha elegido a Steven Merkt para su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 29 de abril de 2025. Merkt, quien formará parte de los Comités de Auditoría y de Nominaciones y Gobernanza Corporativa, aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en manufactura internacional y excelencia operativa.
Como ex presidente del segmento de Soluciones de Transporte de TE Connectivity (2012-2024), Merkt lideró un crecimiento significativo en la rentabilidad y gestionó operaciones de manufactura en más de 20 países. Su experiencia incluye roles de liderazgo como presidente del negocio global de Automoción de TE en Alemania y vicepresidente de operaciones automotrices en Asia Pacífico, China.
Merkt también fue miembro de la Junta Directiva de Arcadium Lithium antes de su adquisición por Rio Tinto y formó parte del consejo de Livent Corporation. Pierre Brondeau, presidente y CEO de FMC, dio la bienvenida a la incorporación de Merkt, destacando su historial probado en impulsar el crecimiento y la excelencia operativa como activos valiosos para la estrategia de crecimiento de FMC en ciencias agrícolas.
FMC Corporation는 2025년 4월 29일부로 Steven Merkt를 이사회 이사로 선임했습니다. Merkt는 감사위원회와 지명 및 기업 지배구조 위원회에서 활동할 예정이며, 국제 제조 및 운영 우수성 분야에서 30년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
TE Connectivity의 교통 솔루션 부문 전 사장(2012-2024)인 Merkt는 수익성 향상을 주도하고 20개 이상의 국가에서 제조 운영을 관리한 바 있습니다. 그의 경력에는 독일에서 TE의 글로벌 자동차 사업 부문 사장과 중국 아시아 태평양 자동차 운영 부사장으로서의 리더십 역할이 포함됩니다.
Merkt는 Rio Tinto에 인수되기 전 Arcadium Lithium의 이사회 멤버였으며, Livent Corporation 이사회에도 참여했습니다. Pierre Brondeau FMC 회장 겸 CEO는 Merkt의 임명을 환영하며, 그의 성장 촉진 및 운영 우수성에 대한 입증된 실적이 FMC의 농업 과학 성장 전략에 귀중한 자산이 될 것이라고 밝혔습니다.
FMC Corporation a nommé Steven Merkt à son conseil d'administration, à compter du 29 avril 2025. Merkt, qui siégera aux comités d'audit et de nomination et gouvernance d'entreprise, apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans la fabrication internationale et l'excellence opérationnelle.
Ancien président du segment Solutions de Transport de TE Connectivity (2012-2024), Merkt a conduit une croissance significative de la rentabilité et géré des opérations de fabrication dans plus de 20 pays. Son expérience inclut des postes de direction en tant que président de l'activité automobile mondiale de TE en Allemagne et vice-président des opérations automobiles en Asie-Pacifique, en Chine.
Merkt a également siégé au conseil d'administration d'Arcadium Lithium avant son acquisition par Rio Tinto et a été membre du conseil de Livent Corporation. Pierre Brondeau, président et CEO de FMC, a salué la nomination de Merkt, soulignant son parcours éprouvé en matière de croissance et d'excellence opérationnelle comme un atout précieux pour la stratégie de croissance de FMC dans les sciences agricoles.
FMC Corporation hat Steven Merkt mit Wirkung zum 29. April 2025 in den Vorstand berufen. Merkt wird in den Ausschüssen für Revision sowie Nominierung und Corporate Governance tätig sein und bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in internationaler Fertigung und operativer Exzellenz mit.
Als ehemaliger Präsident des Geschäftsbereichs Transportation Solutions von TE Connectivity (2012-2024) leitete Merkt ein signifikantes Gewinnwachstum und führte Fertigungsbetriebe in über 20 Ländern. Seine Erfahrung umfasst Führungspositionen als Präsident des globalen Automobilgeschäfts von TE in Deutschland sowie als Vizepräsident der Automobilaktivitäten im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum in China.
Merkt war zuvor Mitglied des Vorstands von Arcadium Lithium vor dessen Übernahme durch Rio Tinto und gehörte dem Vorstand der Livent Corporation an. Pierre Brondeau, Vorsitzender und CEO von FMC, begrüßte Merkts Ernennung und hob seine nachweislichen Erfolge bei der Förderung von Wachstum und operativer Exzellenz als wertvolle Bereicherung für FMCs Wachstumsstrategie im Bereich Agrarwissenschaften hervor.
- Addition of Steven Merkt brings 30+ years of international manufacturing and operational excellence experience
- Merkt's proven track record in driving profitability growth at TE Connectivity's Transportation Solutions segment
- New director brings valuable experience in cybersecurity and complex Board governance from previous roles
- Strategic board appointment aligns with FMC's focus on returning to growth
- Merkt's global manufacturing operations expertise spans 20+ countries
- Implied need to 'return to growth' suggests current growth challenges at FMC
- Board restructuring indicates potential need for operational improvements
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, today announced the election of Steven Merkt to the company's Board of Directors, effective April 29, 2025. Merkt will serve on the Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.
"We are pleased to welcome Steven to FMC's Board of Directors," said Pierre Brondeau, FMC chairman and chief executive officer. "His proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence for global manufacturing companies will be invaluable as we execute our strategy to return to growth. We look forward to benefiting from his insights and leadership as we continue to strengthen our position as a global leader in agricultural sciences."
Merkt brings over 30 years of experience in international manufacturing, operational excellence, cybersecurity and corporate governance. He most recently served as president of the Transportation Solutions segment at TE Connectivity from 2012 to 2024, where he drove significant profitability growth. During his tenure, Merkt was instrumental in developing a robust innovation pipeline and oversaw manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries.
Merkt was a member of the Board of Directors of Arcadium Lithium plc before its recent acquisition by Rio Tinto and was a member of the Board of Directors of one of Arcadium Lithium plc's predecessor companies, Livent Corporation, where he provided experience on successfully managing complex Board governance issues. Earlier in his career, he held multiple senior leadership roles, including president of TE Connectivity's global Automotive business, based in
Merkt expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating, "I'm honored to join FMC's Board and work alongside my fellow Board members and the management team. I look forward to accelerating FMC's mission, driving growth and ensuring operational excellence while building on FMC's impressive legacy of innovation."
About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.
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