Mark Costa

About Mark Costa

Mark J. Costa is the board chair and chief executive officer of Eastman Chemical Company, a global specialty materials company. He led a transformation focusing on divesting commodity businesses and acquiring specialty companies, driving innovative growth. His efforts positioned Eastman to address challenges like climate change and the global waste crisis, including launching two molecular recycling technologies. Prior to this, he joined Eastman in 2006 as chief marketing officer and leader of corporate strategy and business development, eventually becoming president in 2013 before assuming his current role in 2014.

Mark Costa at a glance

• Company: Eastman Chemical Company
• Location: Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

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