Ruth Farrell

Ruth Farrell is an experienced leader in global marketing and brand management, currently serving as the General Manager and Global Marketing Director for Textiles at Eastman since January 2018. At Eastman, Ruth is responsible for creating a high-growth platform in Textiles, particularly with the Naia™ cellulosic acetate fibers, while aiming to position Eastman as a sustainability thought leader in the fashion industry. Prior to this role, Ruth held several key positions at DuPont from 2005 to 2018, including Global Marketing Director for DuPont Protection Solutions, where responsibilities included global business strategy and execution across various industries, and Global Brand & Communications Director for DuPont Nutrition & Health, focusing on sustainability and thought leadership. Ruth's earlier career includes significant roles at eircom and Gallaher Group, showcasing a strong foundation in marketing and sales effectiveness within both telecommunications and consumer goods sectors. Ruth holds an MBA from the Michael Smurfit School of Business and a degree in Food Engineering from University College Dublin.