Sequeira earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Master’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Bombay in India.

LEARN MORE TIER 2 MOLDER P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N V E H I C L E S • Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to molded-in color for two different thermoplastics • UV stability • Good appearance for visible part • Expedited approved solution that delivered the appearance and performance of a painted part • Developed formulations for two materials- PMMA and ABS • Offered aluminum appearance and required UV stability SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING HOUSEHOLD GOODS MANUFACTURER L A U N D R Y D E T E R G E N T B O T T L E • Increase post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to help meet state minimum standards • Improve color consistency to achieve global brand harmony and enhance on-shelf presence • Raised PCR level to 40% of the bottle weight, meeting sustainability goals and minimum PCR content regulations • Reduced thickness of outer bottle layer by 30% while increasing opacity, and removed colorant from middle layer • Delivered improved color consistency • Offered cost savings with a concentrated solution • Deployed on-site scale-up support at all converter locations OnColor™ Polymer Colorants – Super Concentrated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Gas Pipe Mfgr Application Snapshot GAS DISTRIBUTION PIPE MANUFACTURER P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Meet Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) gas distribution pipe approval requirements for ASTM D2513 and PE2708 MDPE • Reduce the number of quality complaints through enhanced color distribution and consistency • Eliminate late notifications and poor communications with a higher level of customer service from their supplier • Provided a PPI-approved colorant as required with the added benefit of additional UL and NSF approvals • Supplied improved solid colorant formulation resulting in fewer customer complaints • Offered a premier problem solving approach with enhanced communications and increased sense of urgency OnColor™ Yellow Solid Colorant KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

This certificate is valid from 30 August 2023 until 30 August 2026 and remains valid subject to satisfactory surveillance audits.

Airline components manufacturer AIRLINE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER C A B I N I N T E R I O R P A R T S • Stable, consistent coloration of high temperature polymers • Improved mechanical strength, superior impact performance and resistance • Robust chemical resistance from cleaning chemicals, oil, and fats • Meet current environmental performance standards (temperatures and user interface) • Regulatory flame retardance performance • Delivered consistent distribution and dispersion in high-temperature polymers, resulting in improved mechanical properties and performance • Maintained efficient processing and waste reduction with shorter lead times • Offered regulatory support to help meet requirements • Allowed minimum order quantities as low as 5kg (10lbs) for custom color solutions requested by specific airlines KEY REQUIREMENTS PERFORMANCE + EFFICIENCY WHY AVIENT?

FIBER MANUFACTURER T E X T I L E S & F A B R I C S • Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation to align with ISO 14067:2018 and to help in meeting sustainability goals • Procure feedstock from renewable resources • Maintain comparative performance to conventional carbon black • Achieve color stability under xenon arc and TUV testing • Offer solutions for rPET, PP, PE, PBT, and PA6 where a desire for environmentally responsible products exists • Offered sustainable platform approach supported by extensive fiber expertise • Helped meet sustainability targets while attaining all design and engineering goals • Supplied necessary PCF calculation certified by TÜV Rheinland and aligning with ISO 14067 requirements • Provided effective alternative to virgin carbon black • Achieved reductions in CO2e emissions vs.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER P C R W E L L P L A T E S • Very high level of TiO2 to prevent “cross-talk” between the wells during the qPCR fluorescence testing procedure • Minimized background phosphorescence caused by agglomeration of TiO2 and/or oxidized (stressed) polystyrene • Preservation of polystyrene grade properties • Change control of formulation and manufacturing process • Robust product quality from batch to batch • Developed optimally dispersed, ready-to-use white formulation that maintains adequate signal transmission, as well as minimizing “cross-talk” and background phosphorescence • Optimized the use of general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) for a good balance between melt flow and other physical properties, such as stiffness • Provided comprehensive change control of raw materials and formulation, with a robust manufacturing process and quality control under a third party ISO 13485:2016 certified QMS Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations – pre-colored solution WHY AVIENT?

PTFE Wire insulation TUBING MANUFACTURER P T F E C A T H E T E R T U B I N G • Food contact compliance • Avoid contamination risks resulting ​from dry pigments • Powder paste extrusion process • High quality dispersion • Availability of custom color options • Supplied pigments with FDA clearance • Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to achieve high-quality dispersion • Provided a technology based on high-quality pigments and ready-to-use formulations​ • Offered a standard liquid pigment portfolio in a wide range of shades with color-matching capabilities • Improved manufacturing process stability and efficiency Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Di Salvo has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and is a certified public accountant.