Investor Relations Director

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit  www.eastman.com . Key Responsibilities

Investor Relations Strategy and Communications

Partner with the Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Affairs, and senior Finance leaders to develop and execute Investor Relations strategy, annual plans, stakeholder engagement priorities, and communication objectives. Lead the quarterly earnings process, including earnings releases, presentations, talking points, executive briefings, investor presentations, annual meeting materials, and supporting analysis. Direct the development of clear, accurate, and compelling narratives regarding Eastman’s financial performance, chemicals manufacturing operations, strategic priorities, portfolio evolution, innovation, sustainability, capital allocation, and long-term growth opportunities. Coordinate messaging across Finance, Treasury, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Legal, Sustainability, Operations, Commercial, and Business leaders. Strategically advise and provide input to SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) in coordination with Accounting, Legal, and Finance teams. Establish best practices for publication review, disclosure coordination, process improvement, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence across Investor Relations. Ensure all investor communications adhere to SEC Regulation FD, disclosure policies, and Eastman's governance standards Investor and Analyst Engagement

Build and maintain productive relationships with institutional investors and sell-side equity analysts. Provide strategic direction for relationships with institutional investors, sell-side analysts, prospective investors, and other members of the investment community. Lead preparation for investor meetings, conferences, roadshows, earnings calls, site visits, and other shareholder engagement activities. Prepare executives for interactions with investors and analysts through briefing materials, anticipated questions, market perspectives, peer comparisons, and relevant financial and business analysis. Participate in discussions with investors and analysts as a knowledgeable representative of Eastman’s strategy, financial model, business performance, and long-term value-creation opportunities. Synthesize investor and analyst feedback and provide senior leadership with actionable insights regarding market.  Market Intelligence and Strategic Analysis

Direct analysis of shareholder composition, institutional ownership, investor targeting opportunities, analyst estimates, valuation trends, peer performance, market expectations, and investor sentiment. Track and benchmark peer company performance (e.g., specialty chemicals sector), capital markets trends, and valuation dynamics. Monitor developments affecting Eastman and the global chemicals and specialty materials sector, including economic conditions, customer demand, feedstock and energy markets, inflation, interest rates, foreign exchange, trade policy, regulation, competitive activity, and technology shifts. Maintain an informed view of how