Yu du
Strategy and Global Product Innovation Leader: Technology Platform · Circular Economy · Front-end Innovation · Corporate Strategy · New Product Development and Commercialization
- Role
- Group Leader- Corporate Strategy, Insights, and Analytics at Eastman
- Location
- Kingsport, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Yu du
My core expertise is in strategic innovation at both product and business levels that drive discovery, growth, and differentiation. As a technical innovator, product development leader, and multi-faceted global platform leader who drives transformational innovation while delivering beyond target, I delivered multi-generation technology and product plans from front-end innovations by leading global cross-functional team. I have deep science background with expertise in chemistry and materials. Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry from Duke, MBA from UC-Boulder, and executive trainings in innovation leadership from Stanford. As a strategic thought partner and inspirational strategy leader who is a natural problem solver to dissect and resolve complex problems under uncertainty, I am providing executive guide in turning vision into actionable insights to actualize growth potential amid constant challenging business environment. I have solid experiences in business and enterprise strategy, in entrepreneurial leadership, and in driving informed decision making with growing circle of influence. As a success driver in strategic outcome, product innovation, portfolio management, operations management, and talent development in MNCs and startups, I applied broad industrial knowledge in agriculture, automotive, building and construction, coating and inks, electronics, CPG, personal care, textile, and waste management etc. I have strong personal brand in integrity, authenticity, knowledge, grit, quality, result, and speed with steady promotions from an individual contributor to global program leader to business strategic leader with a proven track record of building high-performing team and talent pipeline. My skills and competencies include Project/Platform/Program Leadership • Entrepreneurial leadership • Strategic Marketing • Business Analytics • Sustainability • Business and Enterprise Strategy • Thought Leadership • People Leadership • Change Leadership • Business/Market Development • Business and Technology Innovation • Executives/Board of Directors Communication • Sustainability • Circularity • Commercialization
Experience
Group Leader- Corporate Strategy, Insights, and Analytics
Nov 2025 — Present · Kingsport, TN, US
Education
Duke University
PhD
Peking University
B.S.
Stanford University
Managing Teams for Innovation and Success Executive Program
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business
Master of Business Administration
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