Sophie Ruddick Eastman

Sophie Ruddick, Market development manager, sustainable healthcare packaging, Eastman Sophie is a Market Development Manager at Eastman, specializing in sustainable copolyesters for medical and pharmaceutical devices and packaging. She joined Eastman in 2011 as part of the technology team, providing product development and technical support to customers. In 2022, driven by her passion for uncovering new opportunities within healthcare, Sophie transitioned to market development, focusing on expanding the reach of Eastman’s copolyesters—especially through the innovative Renew portfolio. Sophie holds a BSc in Chemistry from Heriot-Watt University and a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing, blending her technical expertise with strong marketing acumen to drive growth and innovation in the healthcare sector.