Benjamin Gliklich

Chief Executive Officer & President, Element Solutions Inc (parent of MacDermid), Element Parent Of Macdermid

Search every verified Benjamin Gliklich interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Benjamin Gliklich, CEO of Element Solutions, discussed the company's vision and culture in a December 2021 podcast interview. He described the company's goal as balancing operational excellence with prudent capital allocation, measured by value to customers, opportunities for employees, and value for shareholders. Gliklich credited executive chairman Martin Franklin as a mentor and emphasized the importance of a culture built on directness, treating people with respect, and what he called "the fifth C" of caring. Regarding market conditions, Gliklich stated that the chip shortage was having a material impact on the automotive sector but attributed the shortage to increased demand rather than reduced supply. He said Element Solutions was benefiting from that demand more than it was suffering from it in the automotive sector.