Retired CEO Joins Board of Pilot Chemical

CINCINNATI -- Pilot Chemical Company has named retired CEO Mike Clark to its Board of Directors, effective April 15, 2026.

A seasoned chemical industry executive, Clark brings more than 40 years of experience across sales and marketing, business development, strategic planning, and operations leadership.

He most recently served as Pilot’s CEO and retired from the company on December 31, 2025. After joining Pilot in 2018 as Chief Operating Officer, Clark held several key leadership roles.

He was promoted to President in 2019, assumed the role of President and COO in 2021, and was named Chief Executive Officer at the start of 2022. Clark led the company for three years before his retirement.
“I am excited to remain involved with Pilot Chemical, and I look forward to supporting the team as we advance our growth and innovation initiatives,” said Clark.

The addition of Clark to the Board supports Pilot’s continued focus on long-term strategy, governance, and disciplined growth.

“Mike’s leadership has had a significant impact on Pilot, and we are pleased to welcome him to the Board in this new capacity,” said Paul Morrisroe, Chairman of the Pilot Board of Directors. “Mike’s deep industry expertise, strategic insight, and understanding of our business will be valuable as we continue to execute our long-term vision.”

Pilot Chemical Company is a specialty chemical manufacturer providing high-quality products and services to the household, industrial and institutional (I&I), personal care, metalworking and lubricants, oilfield, and emulsion polymerization industries. Pilot is certified under both ISO 9001:2015 and the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care program.

Pilot is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional sites located in Ohio, Texas, New Jersey and Mexico.

For more information, visit www.pilotchemical.com.