Quaker Chemical Reports EVP Bijlani to Depart Sept 30, 2026

What Happened Quaker Chemical Corporation (Quaker Houghton) announced in an 8-K filed Sept. 8, 2026 that Jeewat Bijlani will no longer serve as Executive Vice President, Global Specialty and Chief Growth Officer effective September 30, 2026. The company stated the departure is not due to any disagreement with the company. The separation is treated as a termination without cause under Mr. Bijlani’s employment agreement.

Key Details

• Effective date: September 30, 2026.
• Executive: Jeewat Bijlani, EVP, Global Specialty & Chief Growth Officer.
• Reason: Not related to any disagreement with the company; classified as termination without cause.
• Severance: Mr. Bijlani will be entitled to severance payments and benefits under his employment agreement (dated Sept. 28, 2017; effective Aug. 1, 2019) and company plans, subject to signing a customary release; terms consistent with disclosures in the company’s March 31, 2026 Proxy Statement.

Why It Matters This is an executive leadership change that could affect Quaker Chemical’s growth and specialty business leadership continuity. While no financial amounts were disclosed in the 8-K, the company confirmed severance and contractual entitlements will apply, which may have a modest near-term cash impact. Retail investors should note the company framed the departure as routine (no disagreement) and referenced existing contract terms; monitor subsequent announcements for interim leadership, replacement plans, or material financial disclosures.