Mike Eason

Mike Eason has extensive work experience in various industries and positions. Mike began their career in 1999 at Unilever, where they established and led the Polymer Science R&D group. Mike later worked at the Royal Society of Chemistry as an elected board member, representing industrial members and advocating for their needs.

In 2006, Eason joined Reckitt Benckiser as an R&D Manager for the Veet brand and later became a member of the New Technologies Group, responsible for sourcing new technology for market concepts.

From 2008 to 2011, Eason served as the Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer at Oxford Advanced Surfaces Group, leading a team in developing surface modification technology for various sectors.

Eason then joined James Walker in 2011 as the Technical and Quality Director, eventually becoming the Technical Director and later taking on the role of Customer Experience Director.

In 2021, Eason became a board member of the Energy Materials Group at The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

Currently, Eason holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at John Crane, where they lead global R&D and is a member of the divisional board. Mike is involved in developing mechanical seals and ancillary equipment for the speciality fluid sealing company, which is the largest division of Smiths Group PLC. Additionally, Eason is an Executive Committee Member at the European Sealing Association.

Mike Eason's education history is as follows:

- From 1996 to 1999, they attended the University of Warwick and obtained a Ph.D. in Polymer Science/Engineering.

- From 1992 to 1995, they also attended the University of Warwick and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

- Mike received a Certificate in Company Direction with Distinction from the Institute of Directors (IoD), although the start and end years are not specified.

- In terms of additional certifications, in November 2019, they became a Member (M.IMechE) of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

- In September 2019, they became a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow (FIMMM) of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).

- In June 2015, they acquired the distinction of being a Fellow (FIMMM) of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).

- In June 2012, they obtained a Certificate in Company Direction with Distinction from the Institute of Directors.

- In December 2006, they completed the "Safety for Senior Executives" course offered by IOSH / EEF Sheffield.

- In April 2003, they became an Informatics Associate through the University of Cambridge.