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Michael E. Campbell |
Michael E. Campbell is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arch Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: ARJ), a global Biocides company with approximately $1.5 billion in annual sales. He has led the company since its inception in February 1999, guiding it through a period of significant change that has strengthened the company’s market leadership positions, increased its operational efficiency and enhanced its reputation as an innovative supplier.
Prior to the creation of Arch Chemicals, Mr. Campbell served as Olin Corporation’s Executive Vice President overseeing all businesses. Mr. Campbell served during the mid-1990s as President of Olin Microelectronic Materials. During his tenure as president, the division posted record sales and earnings as it satisfied strong demand from global semiconductor manufacturers.
A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Mr. Campbell received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. Following service as a U.S. Naval officer, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. At law school, he was elected to the Law Review and earned membership in the Order of the Coif, a legal honor society. He has also attended the Yale Executive Management Program.
Mr. Campbell serves on the Boards of Directors of MeadWestvaco Corporation and Milliken & Company. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers, and he is an officer and a member of the Society of Chemical Industry’s Executive Committee. He is a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Chemistry Council. Previously, Mr. Campbell served as Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign Committee and Chairman of the Corporate Relations Committee at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Business Council of Fairfield County.
In May 2004, Mr. Campbell was named Responsible Care Leader of the Year by the American Chemistry Council Responsible Care Team. Mr. Campbell is also the recipient of the 2004 Vanguard Award, presented by the Chemical Educational Foundation to individuals who foster a greater understanding of chemistry and the industry through community outreach, product stewardship, leadership and support for educational activities.
In July 2005, Mr. Campbell was appointed to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN). The ACTPN is appointed by the President and is the principal trade advisory committee providing overall policy advice on trade matters to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
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