SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals

Empowering Plastics Professionals to Succeed.

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Learn from Experts

You can gain direct access to industry experts for the latest insights and innovations in plastics through events, workshops, webinars, and publications.

You can grow in the plastics industry through building relationships with your peers, participating in events, engaging in SPE’s online communities, and by connecting through mentorship opportunities.

Become a Leader

SPE offers pathways for you to become a leader in plastics, helping you build your network, gain industry recognition, and advance professionally.

Promote Your Business

SPE connects your business with influential industry leaders, including key decision-makers, through multiple platforms, that help strengthen your presence in the plastics industry.

Support the Industry

SPE supports the plastics industry through the SPE Foundation by funding educational programs, and providing grants and scholarships for students. SPE also supports the industry through participating in programs such as the United Nations Environment Assembly.

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SPE Board of Directors

President
Scott Eastman, Ph.D.
Rogers Corporation

Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Farrey
SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals

President-Elect
Lynzie Nebel
Cytivia

Past President
Conor Carlin
Clefs Advisory LLC

Director
Todd Bier
Palmer Holland, Inc.

Praveen Boopalachandran - Board of Directors

Director, Chapters
Praveen Boopalachandran, Ph.D.
Dow Chemical

Director
Barry Curtis
Curtis Plastics Associates

Director
Dan Falla
Shell Polymers

Director
Jungmee Kang, Ph.D.
LG Chem

Director
Margaret Sobkowicz Kline, Ph.D.
University of Massachusetts Lowell

Director
Ellen Lee, Ph.D.
Ford Motor Company

Director
Gustavo Nechar
Ascend Performance Materials

Director
Louis Somlai
Eli Lilly and Company

Director, Treasurer
James Waddell
PCI LLC

SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals

84 countries and 85.6k+ stakeholders strong, SPE unites plastics professionals worldwide – helping them succeed and strengthening their skills through networking, events, training, and knowledge sharing.

No matter where you work in the plastics industry value chain-whether you're a scientist, engineer, technical personnel or a senior executive-nor what your background is, education, gender, culture or age-we are here to serve you.

Our members needs are our passion. We work hard so that we can ensure that everyone has the tools necessary to meet her or his personal & professional goals.