Avient Appoints Mike Frank as Chief Executive Officer

Richard H. Fearon, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Avient

“Mike is an exceptional executive with a record of accomplishment in agricultural chemicals.”

Mike Frank, President and Chief Executive Officer of Avient

“I am honored to take on the role of CEO at Avient.”

Richard H. Fearon, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Avient

“Having led numerous complex global organizations, he brings deep expertise across every critical functional discipline—from global supply chain and commercial strategy to technology commercialization.”

Richard H. Fearon, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Avient

“He also brings to Avient a broad global perspective, having lived in Canada, Europe, China, and the U.S. and worked extensively around the world.”

Richard H. Fearon, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Avient

“His unique combination of executive leadership, operational discipline, and commercial expertise will help accelerate market adoption of Avient's deep product pipeline and drive continued margin expansion across our specialty portfolio.”

Richard H. Fearon, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Avient

“The Board is confident that Mike's leadership and focus on execution will position Avient well as we continue to build momentum and deliver on our objectives.”

Mike Frank, President and Chief Executive Officer of Avient

“I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place, distinguished by Avient's innovative technologies, talented team and loyal customers.”

Mike Frank, President and Chief Executive Officer of Avient

“My priority will be to partner with the Board and management team to sharpen execution and drive performance, while advancing Avient's mission of innovating materials solutions that help our customers succeed and enable a more sustainable world.”

Richard H. Fearon, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Avient

“On behalf of the Board and management team, I would like to thank Ashish for all of his valuable contributions to Avient over the years.”

Richard H. Fearon, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Avient

“He repositioned the company with a new strategic plan, recruited significant talent to our team, has significantly upgraded the Company's research and development activities, and delivered consistent financial results.”

Richard H. Fearon, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Avient

“We are also grateful for his agreement to remain in an advisory consulting role through the end of the year to ensure a seamless transition.”