Kraton Appoints Brian Rea as Chief Human Resources Officer

PR Newswire

HOUSTON, Oct. 28, 2026

HOUSTON, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping byproducts, announces the appointment of Brian Rea as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

“We are excited to welcome Brian to Kraton’s executive leadership team,” said Romi Yoon, Katon’s Chief Strategy Officer. “His extensive experience leading human resources across global manufacturing organizations makes him a great fit for Kraton. I look forward to his contributions as we continue to strengthen our organization and position Kraton for the future.”

Rea brings extensive global human resources experience to Kraton, having held CHRO and other leadership roles with several international, multi-site manufacturing businesses. Throughout his career, he has led a broad range of HR disciplines, including talent and succession planning, organizational transformation, labor relations, employee engagement, safety, and change leadership.

“I am excited to join Kraton and work alongside its immensely talented global team,” said Rea. “I look forward to helping further shape the culture, strategy, and goals that will lead Kraton into the future. I am grateful to the Kraton leadership team for the opportunity to serve our employees.”

Rea’s appointment reinforces Kraton’s commitment to the growth and well-being of its people and to building an organization positioned for long-term success.

About Kraton Corporation

Kraton Corporation is a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value performance products derived from renewable resources. Kraton’s polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, and lubricants, and medical, packaging, automotive, paving and roofing products. As the largest global provider in the pine chemicals industry, the company’s pine-based specialty products are sold into adhesive, road and construction and tire markets, and it produces and sells a broad range of performance chemicals into markets that include fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, coatings, metalworking fluids and lubricants, inks, and mining. Kraton offers its products to a diverse customer base in over 70 countries worldwide.

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Media Contact: Amanda Lubow, newsroom@kraton.com

Brian Rea, Chief Human Resources Officer, Kraton Corporation