Mike Eason

Mike Eason is Chief Technology Officer, responsible for leading John Crane’s global innovation team.

Prior to joining John Crane in 2023, Mike served as the Divisional Board Director at James Walker, initially as the Technical Director and more recently as the Technical and Quality Director. Mike's expertise covers sealing products for both rotating equipment and static seals, with extensive industry knowledge in oil and gas, wind, carbon capture, and hydrogen sectors.

Mike holds a Ph.D. in polymer science from the University of Warwick. He is a chartered engineer, fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Mike is also a member of the European Sealing Association executive committee.