Joshua Leasure

Joshua Leasure is currently the Global R&D Shared Services Manager at Kraton Corporation, where Joshua leads innovation acceleration efforts and influences organizational strategies. Prior to this role, Joshua held various positions at CARBO, culminating in the role of Director of Global Technology Sales, focusing on sales strategy and customer lifetime value. Other notable positions at CARBO include Global Chemistry Advisor, Business Unit Manager, and Product Development Manager, where significant contributions were made in product development and business growth. Earlier experience includes roles at Dynalene, Bucknell University, Bayer MaterialScience, and Juniata College, showcasing a strong foundation in both technical and managerial capacities in the field of chemistry. Joshua holds an M.S. in Polymer Chemistry from Bucknell University and a B.S. in Chemistry and German from Juniata College.