Eastman Chemical Names Rogers as Next CEO

Eastman Chemical says its board has elected James P. Rogers to take over as president and CEO next May. Rogers is currently Eastman president and heads its chemicals and fibers business group. Brian Ferguson, who has been chairman and CEO of the company since 2002, will hand over the reins to Rogers at the company’s annual meeting on May 7. Ferguson will serve as executive chairman through 2010. Rogers: ‘Well-placed’ to take the helm. Eastman says the appointment is part of the board’s normal succession planning process and is not a...

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