Responsibilities

• Lead a global coatings business and help shape where it grows. You will own the market plan, improve business results, work with customers, and lead a team.
• You will lead Eastman's global Automotive and Decorative Coatings segments.
• You will set the market direction, turn it into clear plans, and help teams deliver results across regions, customers, applications, and products.
• Deliver today while building for the future. You will be responsible for one of Eastman’s core business segments (~$400M annual revenue).
• Frame options and recommend choices. You will help decide where to compete, where to invest, and how to balance established businesses with newer growth areas.
• Bring teams together. You will work across Sales, Product Management, Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and regional teams.
• Build broad leadership experience. The role combines business decisions, customer work, team leadership, and communication with senior leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in marketing, product management, pricing, sales, business management, or related commercial roles.
• Experience leading people or leading a complex cross-functional team.
• Experience working across regions and balancing near-term results with longer-term goals.
• Knowledge of the EMN Oxo value stream or coatings markets is helpful, but not required.
• Strong business and financial judgment, including experience with pricing, margin, portfolio, or P&L decisions.
• Ability to turn customer and market insights into clear choices and practical plans.
• A track record of working across functions, regions, and leadership levels.
• Comfort setting direction while also working through important details.
• Good judgment, curiosity, and the ability to make decisions when the answer is not obvious.

Preferred

• Knowledge of the EMN Oxo value stream or coatings markets is helpful, but not required.