Eastman Board Elects New Director
July 02 2018 - 9:02AM
KINGSPORT, Tenn., July 2, 2018 - The Board of
Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has elected Kim
Ann Mink as a director. Dr. Mink is Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Innophos Holdings, Inc., a leading
international producer of performance-critical and nutritional
functional ingredients, with applications in food, health and
industrial specialties markets.
"We are pleased to welcome Kim Ann to Eastman's
Board of Directors. Having spent the majority of her career in
specialty materials, Kim Ann brings invaluable experience and
technical expertise to Eastman," said Mark Costa, Board Chair and
CEO. "Her proven leadership and deep understanding of key end
markets will enhance our Board's continued direction of our
innovation-driven growth strategy as an outperforming specialty
company."
Dr. Mink, 58, joined Innophos in 2015 from the Dow
Chemical Company where she served most recently as business
president of Elastomers, Electrical and
Telecommunications. Prior to joining Dow Chemical in 2009, she
had previously served for more than 20 years at the Rohm and Haas
Company (which was acquired by Dow Chemical) where she held roles
of increasing responsibility, including corporate vice president
and general manager for the Ion Exchange Resins business.
Dr. Mink received a bachelor's degree in Chemistry
from Hamilton College and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Duke
University. She is a graduate of the Management Program at the
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Eastman is a global advanced materials and
specialty additives company that produces a broad range of products
found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty
businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative
products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and
sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of
world-class technology platforms and leading positions in
attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and
construction and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating
consistent, superior value for all stakeholders. As a globally
diverse company, Eastman serves customers in more than 100
countries and had 2017 revenues of approximately $9.5 billion. The
company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs
approximately 14,500 people around the world. For more information,
visit www.eastman.com.
Contacts:
Media: Kristin Parker
423-229-2526 / kristin@eastman.com
Investors: Greg Riddle
212-835-1620 / griddle@eastman.com
Dr. Kim Ann Mink
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Source: Eastman Chemical Company via Globenewswire
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