John Robella currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Ascensus Specialties, a position held since August 2025. Prior to this role, John exhibited significant financial leadership as VP & Division CFO at KIK Consumer Products from October 2021 to August 2025. John's extensive experience includes serving as CFO for Honeywell's Life Sciences, Protective & Industrials and Director & CFO for the Packaging & Composites division. At Eastman, John held various positions including Director of Corporate FP&A and Sr. Manager of Finance for the Specialty Plastics Business, and started a career in finance at ExxonMobil with roles in Internal Audit and Financial Analysis. John’s military background includes serving as Aide-de-Camp to a Deputy Commanding General and a Scout Platoon Leader in the US Army. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.