Deidre Sandrock

Deidre Sandrock serves as the Director of Sustainability and Innovation for Milliken’s Chemical Business. Drawing from a wealth of experience bridging the technical and commercial aspects of the organization, she collaborates across functions and drives Milliken’s innovations toward sustainability. In her current role, she focuses on new product development and applications that address critical issues like circularity, biodegradability, and end-of-life considerations. Her passion for science has been a guiding force in her journey at Milliken. Deidre joined Milliken and Company in 2010 as a Research Chemist in Milliken Research Corporation. In 2012, she transitioned to the Chemical Division to support R&D efforts in the Plastics Additives business. In 2016, she transitioned to the Plastics Additives Strategy and Marketing team to support strategy development projects. During her time this role, she focused on product line management, new growth platform strategy, and building a sustainability strategy and roadmap for the Plastics Additives business. Deidre has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Chemistry from Washington & Jefferson College.