Avient Board of Directors Appoints Ashish K. Khandpur as Chairman of the Board

Group 1 - Avient Corporation has appointed Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur as Chairman of the Board, in addition to his roles as President and CEO, effective May 14, 2025 [1] - Dr. Khandpur's leadership is expected to drive long-term value creation and organic growth for Avient, as noted by the outgoing Chairman Richard H. Fearon [2] - The company aims to amplify innovation and achieve margin expansion under Dr. Khandpur's new strategy [2] Group 2 - Dr. Khandpur has a robust background, having started his career at 3M in 1995 and holding various leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer and Group President of significant business units [3] - He has overseen substantial R&D investments, with nearly $1.9 billion annually during his tenure at 3M [3] - Avient Corporation focuses on being an innovator of materials solutions, with a diverse portfolio that includes colorants, advanced composites, and engineered materials [4]