De Lyle Bloomquist is a distinguished executive with more than 35 years of leadership experience in the chemical, materials, and forest products industries. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. from its spin-off from Rayonier Inc. in 2014 until his retirement in 2018. Prior to joining Rayonier Advanced Materials, Bloomquist held senior roles at DuPont, including Vice President and General Manager of DuPont Performance Coatings, as well as leadership positions in Performance Chemicals, Fibers, and Protection Materials. His career also encompassed executive stints at Cytec Industries and earlier roles at Hercules Incorporated, where he honed expertise in specialty chemicals and manufacturing operations. Under Bloomquist's stewardship, Rayonier Advanced Materials emerged as a global leader in high-purity cellulose specialties and bio-based chemicals, achieving significant milestones such as record revenues, expanded production capacities, and innovative product developments like sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials. He navigated the company through its public listing on the New York Stock Exchange, orchestrated strategic acquisitions, and implemented operational excellence programs that boosted profitability and environmental sustainability. His focus on research and development positioned the firm at the forefront of bioeconomy solutions, earning industry accolades for performance and innovation. Bloomquist holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Throughout his tenure, he championed corporate responsibility, safety, and talent development, leaving a legacy of transformative growth and strategic vision in the advanced materials sector.