Chris Anderson, MBA

Chris Anderson, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Chris currently holds the position of Chief Product, Technology, and Strategy Officer at Ascensus Specialties, a role they have held since April 2023. Prior to this, they served as the VP of Marketing & New Business Development at Ascensus Specialties from March 2022 to April 2023. From 2017 to 2022, they worked as the Global Marketing Director at the same company.

Before joining Ascensus Specialties, Chris worked at O-I, where they held various leadership roles. From 2015 to 2017, they served as the Director/Product Lead, Innovation & Product Management. Prior to this, they were the Director of Customer Strategy and Pricing from 2014 to 2015. Chris also held the position of Director of Global Business Innovation from 2012 to 2014 and Manager of Global Innovation Portfolio from 2011 to 2012, where they led a global effort to identify growth platforms and potential business ventures.

Chris started their career at Eastman Chemical Company in 1999. Chris held several roles at the company, including Product Manager - Innovation from 2007 to 2011, Portfolio Manager of Global Coatings Business from 2005 to 2007, Six Sigma Champion from 2004 to 2005, Group Leader - Tactical Resins Research from 2001 to 2004, SAP Implementation Manager from 2000 to 2001, and Plant Support Chemist from 1999 to 2000.

Throughout their career, Chris has demonstrated expertise in product management, innovation, strategy, marketing, and business development. Chris has successfully led teams and implemented major projects, such as SAP conversions. Chris's work experience reflects their strong analytical and strategic skills, as well as their ability to drive growth and business success.

Chris Anderson, MBA, has a diverse education history. Chris began their academic journey at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside from 1992 to 1994, where they pursued a general studies degree in Chemistry. Chris then transferred to the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Organic Chemistry. Recognizing the importance of specialization, Chris pursued a Master's degree in Polymer and Coating Science at North Dakota State University from 1996 to 1999.

Seeking to enhance their business acumen, Chris enrolled at the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee in 2006 and completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Supply Chain in 2007. Demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development, Chris obtained a Certificate of Professional Development in Negotiation from The Wharton School in 2015. Chris has consistently demonstrated a passion for education, pursuing a variety of academic disciplines to cultivate a well-rounded knowledge base to complement their MBA.