In this capacity, he is responsible for the company's digital strategy and execution, leading efforts on cloud adoption, mobility, data science, cyber security and innovative new technology developments to improve product development, service and manufacturing.  In this global leadership role, commented, "The world is experiencing first-hand the importance of supply chain leadership. 

Ashish has made an immediate impact, effectively leading the company in developing and executing a new strategy to amplify innovation and deliver organic growth – the results of which we are already experiencing," said Ashish's appointment reinforces the Board's confidence in his leadership to generate long-term value creation for said, "I'm thankful for the Board's confidence and for Rick's recent leadership as Chairman as I began with the company. 

With nearly 20 years of experience in R&D and scientific leadership, Dr. to lead the development of emerging, next-generation and sustainable technologies globally for the company. Vinod's expertise in material science and proven track record in differentiating product development will further position

Since 2021, Avient has actively participated in the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary leadership platform dedicated to responsible business practices. These principles guide Avient’s commitment to sustainable development and its contribution to the global goals outlined in the  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  While we remain focused on achieving our 2030 GHG and energy goals, we believe further actions and strong leadership are critical to addressing climate change and ensuring a stable and sustainable planet.

We offer our most sincere appreciation for his leadership and wish him all the best," said Board and leadership team remain strong and committed, and I know there will be continued specialty transformation, innovation, growth and value creation well into the future."    Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, including whether such businesses will be accretive to our earnings, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.

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She is a graduate of the Management Program at the Her technical expertise, proven leadership and broad understanding of key end markets for

To succeed as an innovator of materials, we strive to develop multifaceted collaborative relationships with our suppliers, who value the importance of assessing compliance risk, delivering industry leading performance and embodying a sustainable mindset. It includes requirements for child and forced labor, the right to collective bargaining, non-discrimination, employee health and safety, conflict minerals Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) due diligence, and ethical treatment of the environment. Sustainable Sourcing Program

It drives the innovation that earns us leadership positions in the markets we serve and underpins the high level of respect we show each other every day. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance, except where local law requires us to take specific action. Avient’s LEAD by Women Employee Resource Group promotes diversity and inclusion by increasing access to the tools and resources necessary to build leadership skills and accelerate careers.

It drives the innovation that earns us leadership positions in the markets we serve and colors the respect we show each other every day. Training and Development Training and Development