Brendan Boyd is currently a consultant on various topics related to changes in the chemical industry structure, as well as materials research and development. He was previously an executive with Eastman Chemical Company for 25 years, with senior roles in R&D, external innovation and recurring assignments in mergers and acquisitions. He also served as a board member of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation Board. He is currently chairperson of the Investment Advisory Board for the UT Accelerate Fund and advises start-ups in the specialty chemicals and materials space.