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About
Mr. Espeland is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Eastman Chemical Company, an advanced materials and specialty additives manufacturer, a position he held from 2014 until his retirement in 2020. Mr. Espeland joined Eastman Chemical Company in 1996 and, during his tenure, he also served as Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer from 2005 to 2008, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2008 to 2014.Mr. Espeland has served on the Board of Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) since 2022.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- With broad-based finance, accounting, and executive level experience, ultimately as the Chief Financial Officer of a large publicly traded company, Mr. Espeland brings robust experience related to enterprise risk management, including information technology and cybersecurity, capital allocation, internal controls and financial reporting, and corporate strategy and M&A.
- The Board has determined that Mr. Espeland’s extensive accounting and financial experience qualifies him as an ‘‘audit committee financial expert.’’
- Valuable knowledge of key governance matters gained through his various directorships, including as a director of Lincoln Electric.
Lead Independent Director since 2018. Director since 2012.
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Espeland
DoB: 01/01/1966
Age: 60 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: United States of America
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: Not Available
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Qualifications & Experience
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Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
| Company | Committee | Position | Date Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Board | Member | 01/01/2018 |
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Electric | Board | Member | 01/01/2012 | |
| Lincoln Electric | Audit | Member | 01/01/2012 | |
| Lincoln Electric | Remuneration | Member | 01/01/2012 |
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