De Lyle W. Bloomquist has been the CEO of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. since May 2022. With an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a degree from Brigham Young University, he brings rich experience to the role. Before joining Rayonier,...
De Lyle W. Bloomquist has been the CEO of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. since May 2022. With an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a degree from Brigham Young University, he brings rich experience to the role. Before joining Rayonier, he worked as President of Tata Chemicals North America and held leadership roles at General Chemical. Bloomquist has been on the board of Rayonier since 2014, showing a long-term commitment to the company’s goals. His compensation as CEO reflects a strong performance-oriented package, earning around $3.7 million in 2023, which includes a $1 million salary and performance bonuses based on company metrics. Notably, he has overseen considerable fluctuations in his personal stock trading, with significant buys just before the pandemic and continuing into 2023, indicating his deep investment in the company’s future. Bloomquist also emphasizes sustainability and innovation in their production processes, aiming to turn renewable resources into useful products. His leadership style combines strategic insight with hands-on experience, focusing on building strong foundations for the company's growth and stability.