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James O'Brien
Director/Board Member at
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
James J.
O'Brien currently serves as an Independent Director at Eastman Chemical Co. since 2016 and as a Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bluegrass.
Formerly, Mr. O'Brien was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Ashland LLC and Ashland, Inc. from 2002 to 2014.
Served as Director at Humana, Inc. from 2006 to 2011 and at WESCO International, Inc. from 2015 to 2017.
Held the position of Lead Independent Director at Albemarle Corp.
from 2020 to 2025.
Was President of Valvoline International, Inc. from 1995 to 2001.
Other former roles include Chairman at Midway College, Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and American Chemistry Council, Inc., Vice President-Customer Services at Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc., General Manager-Accounts at Con Edison Communications, and senior roles at Ashland Chemical Co., Ashland Specialty Chemical Co., and Ashland Distribution Co. Education includes undergraduate and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2026 | 8,085 ( 0.01% ) | 1 M $ | 30/05/2026 | |
| 06/05/2026 | 9,478 ( 0.01% ) | 719 096 $ | 30/05/2026 |
James O'Brien active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 17/02/2016 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bluegrass
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bluegrass Part of Big Brothers Big Sisters International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bluegrass is a company based in Lexington, KY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James O'Brien
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ALBEMARLE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 03/05/2025 |
| WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2016 |
Ashland LLC
 Ashland LLC Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes additives, coatings, paints & chemicals | Chief Executive Officer | 30/12/2014 |
| ASHLAND INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/11/2014 |
Valvoline International, Inc.
 Valvoline International, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Produces, distributes and markets automotive & industrial products | President | 31/12/2000 |
Training of James O'Brien
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Connections
59
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
Albemarle Corp.
 Albemarle Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures basic lithium compounds for energy storage, plastic materials and organometallic co-catalysts | Process Industries |
Ashland LLC
Ashland LLC Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes additives, coatings, paints & chemicals | Process Industries |
Humana, Inc.
 Humana, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Provides healthcare insurance and pharmacy, primary care & home solutions | Health Services |
Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.
 Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in supply of electric and gas utility | Utilities |
Eastman Chemical Co.
 Eastman Chemical Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces and markets polymers, films, plastics, additives and chemical intermediates | Process Industries |
WESCO International, Inc.
 WESCO International, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electrical and industrial products | Distribution Services |
Con Edison Communications
 Con Edison Communications Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
Valvoline International, Inc.
Valvoline International, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Produces, distributes and markets automotive & industrial products | Process Industries |
Ashland Chemical Co.
 Ashland Chemical Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures chemical specialty and performance products | Process Industries |
Ashland Specialty Chemical Co.
 Ashland Specialty Chemical Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Supplies specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
Midway College
 Midway College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides youth mentoring services | Commercial Services |
Ashland Distribution Co.
 Ashland Distribution Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes chemicals, plastics and related composite materials | Distribution Services |
American Chemistry Council, Inc.
 American Chemistry Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research services and promotes business interests | Commercial Services |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bluegrass
Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bluegrass Part of Big Brothers Big Sisters International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bluegrass is a company based in Lexington, KY. | |
Ashland, Inc.
 Ashland, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets specialty ingredients, performance materials and valvoline | Consumer Non-Durables |
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