Patterson served in leadership roles at Novelis, Inc., an aluminum rolled products manufacturer, and SPX Corporation, a multi-industry manufacturer and developer, after starting his career at Arthur Andersen LLP. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 17 Board Leadership Structure Mr. The Board believes that its leadership structure supports the risk oversight function of the Board, but that the risk oversight function otherwise has no effect on the Board’s leadership structure.

Avient may make improvements and/or changes in the products and/or the programs described in these publications at any time without notice. Further, Avient shall be free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in such information for any purpose whatsoever including, but not limited to, developing, manufacturing and marketing products incorporating such information.

SHANGHAI, China – PolyOne today announced that OnFlex™ LO thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have received a 2016 China Industry Development and Innovation Award, from Automobile & Parts magazine, an influential industry journal. Automobile & Parts magazine initiated this awards program in 2013 to encourage and promote innovation in the automotive industry.

Additionally, as part of the TCC conference program, Jonathan Spiegel, Senior Engineer of Advanced Composites at Avient, will co-present with Benjamin Willis, Director of Product Development at Re:Build Manufacturing, on the Manufacture of Sandwich Structure of Recycled HDPE and Continuous Glass Reinforced HDPE Composite using Extrusion-Compression Molding. 

These innovative materials, together with PolyOne’s technical know-how and design insight, enable our customers to develop strong, lightweight, and durable products, from concept phase to finished component, across a wide range of markets and applications.” In addition to the exhibit, PolyOne experts will present six technical and educational sessions highlighting advances in materials, processing, and testing technologies as part of the CAMX conference program.

– PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers today announced its collaboration with Schneider Electric and Mobiya, a part of Schneider Electric’s Business, Investment and People for the Bottom of the Pyramid (BipBop) program. PolyOne’s collaborative technical support and material innovations helped Schneider Electric accelerate development of its concept – providing affordable light and power to people who do not have access to clean, safe and sustainable energy.

Kevlar® Distribution Program Kevlar® Distribution Program Small quantity orders through our Authorized Kevlar and Nomex Distributor program

Kunkle is experienced in merger and acquisition transactions and has provided counsel on executive and director compensation programs, takeover preparedness, corporate governance, corporate compliance issues and more. Kunkle serves on the Board of Trustees for Cleveland State University, Magnificat High School and the Cleveland Leadership Center. She attended the Executive Education Program at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, in the Fall of 2011.

We have worked very hard to develop a solutions portfolio that meets both marketplace requirements and applicable regulatory requirements to help customers succeed in today’s rigorous regulatory climate,” said Scott Craig, general manager for PolyOne Wilflex Inks. PolyOne Wilflex maintains comprehensive procedures for raw material review to support compliance programs.

General Purposes The general purposes of the Committee are to: • Identify individuals qualified to become Board members, consistent with criteria approved by the Board; • Select, or recommend that the Board select, the director nominees for the next annual meeting of shareholders; • Develop, review and recommend to the Board corporate governance guidelines applicable to the Company; • Oversee the annual evaluation of the Board; and • Assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to certain corporate responsibility and environmental, social and governance matters. These factors may include, among others: business or professional experience; knowledge and skill in certain specialty areas such as 2 accounting and finance, international markets, physical sciences and technology, or the specialty materials industry; personal characteristics such as ethical standards, integrity, judgment, leadership, and the ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the Company; substantial accomplishment with demonstrated leadership capabilities; freedom from outside interests that conflict with the Company’s best interests; the diversity of backgrounds and experience they will bring to the Board, including diversity with respect to race, gender, national origin, ethnicity, nationality, and sexual orientation, as well as differences in viewpoint, background and skill; and the needs of the Company from time to time. • When identifying nominees for election to the Board, the Committee will include, and will request that any search firm it engages include, qualified female and racially/ethnically diverse persons in the initial pool from which director nominees are chosen. Corporate Responsibility • Provide oversight and guidance with regard to how the Board and management evaluate and integrate corporate responsibility and sustainability matters into the Company’s business strategy and decision-making, including overseeing risks relating to the Company's programs, policies, and practices on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance matters, by receiving regular updates from management, as well as reviewing reports on corporate responsibility and/or sustainability published by the Company.