Board of Directors

Director Since: 2010
Non-Independent Director 
Board Chair

Mr. Brondeau became Chief Executive Officer in June 2024 and was appointed president in December 2025. He has served as Chairman of the Board since October 2010. He was also Chief Executive Officer of FMC from January 2010 until May 2020, President from January 2010 until May 2018, and Executive Chairman from June 2020 to April 2021. Before joining the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2010, Mr. Brondeau served as President and Chief Executive Officer, Dow Advanced Materials Division, until his retirement in September 2009. Prior to Dow’s acquisition of Rohm and Haas Company in April 2009, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Rohm and Haas from May 2008. Mr. Brondeau held numerous executive positions during his tenure at Rohm and Haas from 1989 through May 2008 in Europe and the United States, with global responsibilities for marketing, sales, research and development, engineering, technology and operations.

Other Board Experience 

Mr. Brondeau previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of TE Connectivity Ltd., was a member of the Board of Directors of Marathon Oil and also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Livent Corporation through the closing of its merger with Allkem Limited.

Qualifications

Mr. Brondeau has extensive senior executive leadership experience at large multi-national public companies engaged in the agriculture, specialty materials and chemicals industries, as well as many years of international business experience in the United States and Europe. In addition, he has significant expertise in finance and mergers and acquisitions, as well as other areas of business, all of which make him an important contributor to the Board. Having effectively led the Company through prior downturns in the agriculture cycle, he is well positioned to lead the Board and the Company at this time. Mr. Brondeau has a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering.

Chair of the Executive Committee

Director Since: 2026 
Independent Director 

Director Since: 2011
Independent Director
Financial Expert

Mr. Cordeiro served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cabot Corporation from 2009 until May 2018, and served as an advisor to Cabot through the remainder of 2018. He joined Cabot in 1998 and has held several corporate, business and executive management positions including General Manager of Cabot’s Fumed Metal Oxides and Tantalum businesses, Vice President of Corporate Strategy, and President of the Americas Region. Prior to joining Cabot, Mr. Cordeiro was a consultant with The Boston Consulting Group and a founding partner of The Economics Resource Group. 

Other Board Experience

Mr. Cordeiro is a member of the Boards of Directors of Owens Corning and Indicor, LLC.

Qualifications

Mr. Cordeiro brings extensive strategy, finance and chemical industry experience to the Board. He has developed corporate strategy experience working for The Boston Consulting Group and more specifically chemical industry strategy experience leading Cabot’s corporate strategy function. He also brings deep financial experience having held multiple finance roles at Cabot throughout his twenty-year career, including, most recently, the CFO position. Mr. Cordeiro also brings operational and chemical industry business experience to the Board having been General Manager for two of Cabot’s core specialty chemical businesses. During his tenure on the Company’s Board, he has helped guide FMC’s transition from a diversified specialty chemical company to its current focus on agriculture, and he has experienced the cyclical nature of the agricultural industry, providing him with insights and perspective that are particularly valuable to the Company at this time. Mr. Cordeiro meets the SEC requirements for an “audit committee financial expert” and is “financially literate” as defined by the NYSE.

Member of the Executive Committee (Lead Director)
Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Member of the Sustainability Committee

Director Since: 2020
Independent Director
Financial Expert

Mr. Davidson was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors in July 2020. He served as Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Tyco International from 2004 to 2012 where he led financial reporting, internal controls and accounting policies and processes. Prior to Tyco, Mr. Davidson held senior global leadership positions in finance and related disciplines at Eastman Kodak Company and Dell Computer Corporation. He is a Certified Public Accountant and began his career at Arthur Andersen & Co. 

Other Board Experience

Mr. Davidson is the Chair of the Boards of Directors of TE Connectivity Ltd. Mr. Davidson is also a member of the Independent Audit Quality Committee of Ernst & Young, LLP. He previously was a member of the Boards of Directors of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Allergan, Plc. Legg Mason, Inc., and served on the board of governors of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which regulates and oversees the U.S. financial industry in the interest of investor protection and market integrity.

Qualifications

Mr. Davidson was a trustee of the Financial Accounting Foundation, an organization that oversees the processes for setting financial accounting and reporting standards in the U.S. He has a strong track record of building and leading global teams and implementing governance and controls processes. He brings to the Board his extensive experience as a finance leader in global corporations across multiple industries. Mr. Davidson meets the SEC requirements for an “audit committee financial expert” and is “financially literate” as defined by the NYSE. Mr. Davidson also has received the “CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight” from the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Chairman of the Audit Committee; Audit Committee Financial Expert
Member of the Executive Committee 
Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Director Since: 2022
Independent Director

Ms. Fortmann has served as Chief Executive Officer of Amyris, Inc., a synthetic biology company, since May 2024. She most recently served, from September 2021 to November 2023, as CEO of ACOMO N.V. (formerly known as Amsterdam Commodities N.V.), a Euronext Amsterdam-listed natural food ingredients company. Ms. Fortmann began her career with DuPont where she held many technical and business roles over her fifteen-year tenure there. From September 2017 through March 2020, she was employed by Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. as its President, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, where she restructured its food ingredients business. In April 2020, she joined International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. where she led the integration of the company and DuPont’s ingredients businesses to form the largest ($6 billion) business within International Flavors & Fragrances from 2020 to 2021. 

Other Board Experience

Ms. Fortmann is a member of the Board of Directors of PPG Industries, Inc. Ms. Fortmann served on the Board of Directors of James Finlay Limited from December 2019 to September 2021 and served on the Board of Directors of ACOMO N.V. from September 2021 to November 2023.

Qualifications

With a significant portion of the Company’s business being in EMEA, Ms. Fortmann’s experience living and working in the European market provides a valuable perspective on the Board. Further, Ms. Fortmann has significant experience managing global business operations in industries directly connected to agriculture. Her background related to sustainability and mergers and acquisitions also makes her well qualified to serve as a director.

Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Member of the Sustainability Committee

Director Since: 2013
Independent Director

Ms. Johnson was Executive Chair of Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. from October 2015 until February 2016. Prior to being named Executive Chair, Ms. Johnson served for eight years as CEO and President. Previously, Ms. Johnson served as Senior Vice President of the Global Derivatives operating company within BP Innovene, one of the world’s largest global petrochemical and refining companies. She has served in a variety of leadership and executive positions for twenty-five years at Amoco Corporation, BP Chemicals, BP Innovene and Elevance.

Other Board Experience

Ms. Johnson is the Chair of the Board of Directors of Trinseo S.A. and is a member of the Boards of Directors of J.M. Huber Corporation and BlueScope Steel Limited. She was previously a member of the Board of Directors of Sylvatex, Inc. 

Qualifications

As a result of her work experience, Ms. Johnson has acquired significant knowledge of Asia and Europe, markets which represent a significant portion of the Company’s business, as well as new technology and technology development particularly related to chemicals and related innovative technologies. Given the Company’s patented crop protection technologies and discovery research capabilities, such expertise is invaluable to the Board. During Ms. Johnson’s tenure on the Company’s Board, she has helped guide FMC’s transition from a diversified specialty chemical company to its current focus on agriculture, and she has experienced the cyclical nature of the agricultural industry, providing her with insights and perspective that are particularly valuable to the Company at this time.

Chair of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee
Member of the Executive Committee
Member of the Sustainability Committee

Director Since: 2025
Independent Director

Mr. Merkt joined TE Connectivity in 1989 and held roles of increasing responsibility until his retirement in 2024. He became President of TE Connectivity’s Transportation Solutions business in 2012 and under his leadership the segment grew from $3 billion in revenue with a 14% operating income to $10 billion with operating income exceeding 20%. During that time, he led a global organization of over 50,000 employees, including a technology team of 6,000 engineers, and was responsible for overseeing the development of a robust innovation pipeline. He also oversaw manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, ensuring operational excellence, cybersecurity, and scalability in diverse global markets, including the review of regulatory and security compliance for information systems. In addition to his leadership of the business, Mr. Merkt played a key role in the acquisition or divestment of over twenty companies and oversaw key sustainability initiatives and corporate governance practices. Earlier in his career, he held multiple senior leadership roles, including President of the Global Automotive business, based in Germany, and Vice President of the Asia Pacific Automotive business, based in China.

Other Board Experience

Mr. Merkt was a member of the Board of Directors of Arcadium Lithium plc and was a member of the Board of Directors of one of Arcadium Lithium plc’s predecessor companies, Livent Corporation. 

Qualifications

Mr. Merkt’s deep experience in operating and growing an international manufacturing business through operating excellence, cybersecurity, innovation, and M&A will provide valuable capabilities for the Board to oversee and support management. His prior board service has provided experience on successfully managing through complex Board governance issues which will be useful as the Board continues its refreshment process. Beyond his operating and board experience, at TE Connectivity he oversaw key sustainability initiatives and corporate governance practices, ensuring the segment’s continued commitment to responsible operations and alignment with global environmental standards, which align well with the Company’s objectives.

Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Member of the Executive Committee (Alternate)
Member of the Audit Committee

Director Since: 2024
Independent Director

Mr. Raines served as President of Digital Agriculture and Consumer Goods of TELUS Corporation from October 2021 until January 2024. In his role at TELUS, Mr. Raines was responsible for accelerating the growth and performance of the agribusiness and consumer software segment of TELUS’ business through the acquisition and development of digital technology. Prior to joining TELUS, Mr. Raines served as the Chief Commercial Officer of The Climate Corporation from October 2013 until November 2021, where he was responsible for developing a robust digital infrastructure to leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing in the agricultural industry. Earlier in his career, he held roles of increasing responsibility over the course of fourteen years with Monsanto Company, including leadership roles in Monsanto's US and Asia-Pacific regional businesses, as well as serving as Senior Vice President, Business Affairs, where he interacted with state and federal regulators and policymakers. 

Other Board Experience

Mr. Raines is the President of Paris Bancshares, Inc. and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for TPNB Bank, Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners, and the University of Missouri Board of Curators. 

Qualifications

Mr. Raines’ experience as a global executive of major agriculture and food businesses, particularly his oversight of M&A transactions and implementation of modern technology into the agriculture sector to help drive sustainable farming practices, enables him to provide significant value as a member of the Board. Mr. Raines also brings a wealth of business acumen, decades of experience leading global teams, and prior experience as a public affairs professional, which allow him to be a key contributor to the Board. Mr. Raines is “financially literate” as defined by the NYSE.

Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Director Since: 2023
Independent Director

Dr. Patricia Verduin served as Chief Technology & Science Officer of Colgate Palmolive Company from 2009 to 2023, where she navigated complex global regulatory environments and led a global team of over 2,000 scientists, engineers, designers, regulatory, and compliance specialists. In her role at Colgate Palmolive Company, Dr. Verduin had responsibility for driving product formula, manufacturing, and product related sustainable footprint improvements. Prior to her role at Colgate Palmolive Company, she held leadership positions at ConAgra Foods (now known as Conagra Brands, Inc.), Nabisco, and the Consumer Brands Association.

Other Board Experience

Dr. Verduin is a member of the Boards of Directors of Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC where she serves as the chair of the Compliance Committee, Ingredion Corporation, Avient Corporation, and the Valley Hospital of Ridgewood, NJ. Dr. Verduin previously served on the Board of Directors of Monsanto Company until it was acquired by Bayer in June 2018.

Qualifications

Dr. Verduin has extensive experience driving innovation and a broad skillset in research and development, pipeline growth and plant science, which enable her to provide insights to the Board. Dr. Verduin also brings experience in sustainability and ESG, including management of the social and environmental impact of products and driving sustainability improvements. Her experience at Conagra and Monsanto Company bring valuable perspectives on the agriculture industry and markets. Dr. Verduin also holds a PhD in Food Chemistry from Rutgers University.

Chair of the Sustainability Committee
Member of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee