Rachel leads Eastman’s global eyewear industry segment, partnering with brands and manufacturers to adopt molecularly recycled and bio‑based materials that meet demanding performance and design expectations. With more than 20 years of experience in technical and industrial markets, she blends scientific insight with commercial strategy to turn sustainability into measurable, market‑ready value. She works closely with designers, engineers, and operations teams to develop scalable, circular material solutions and to de‑risk adoption through real‑world pilots and cross‑industry collaboration. British by nationality and based in the Netherlands, Rachel operates internationally to help stakeholders across the eyewear value chain implement practical, high‑performance sustainable materials.