Eastman Chemical Co. announced that Travis Smith has been named senior vice president, additives & functional products (AFP). Effective October 10, 2022, Smith will be assuming AFP responsibilities from executive vice president Lucian Boldea, who is stepping down to pursue an opportunity outside of Eastman.
“I am excited to welcome Travis to the Executive Team. Travis brings decades of business and operational experience and deep industry knowledge to our executive leadership,” said Mark Costa, board chair and chief executive officer. “He is well respected for his pragmatic approach and numerous contributions advancing Eastman’s transformation to a leading material innovation company. We are fortunate to have a deep bench of talent at Eastman, and Travis’s appointment underscores our continued efforts to cultivate leaders across our organization. We look forward to benefiting from Travis’s expertise and insights as we continue to deliver on our innovation-driven growth strategy and create value for our shareholders."