https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/2023 Avient Bookmarked Proxy Statement - FINAL.pdf
Name Age
Director
Since Independent
Committee Membership
(M=Member, C=Chair)
AC CC G&CRC EH&SC
Robert E.
Industry Expertise
Significant experience in the Company’s
businesses and industries
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Regulatory
Experience in government and regulatory affairs,
and regulated industries, including as part of a
business and/or through positions with
government organizations and regulatory bodies
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Technology
Technical or scientific knowledge and experience
implementing technology strategies
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Human Capital
Experience in management of labor relations, in
human resources, and talent management
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Operations
Experience overseeing complex operations and
developing and implementing operational plans
and business operations strategy
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Corporate Governance
Experience and understanding of governance
matters and principles, including management
accountability, transparency and protection of
shareholder interests
IT and Cybersecurity
Experience and understanding of information
security, data privacy and cybersecurity
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Experience in environmental matters, community
affairs, and/or corporate responsibility initiatives
including sustainability
Other Public Company Boards 1 3 1 — — 2 2 — 1 2 — 1
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Board Diversity Matrix (as of March 14, 2023)
Total Number of Directors 12
Female Male Non-Binary
Gender Identity
Directors 3 9 —
Demographic Background
African American or Black — 2 —
Alaskan Native or Native American — — —
Asian — — —
Hispanic or Latinx — — —
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander — — —
White 3 7 —
Two or More Races or Ethnicities — — —
Supplemental Characteristics
Person with Disability/Disabilities 1 — —
Military Veteran — — —
Person of International / Non-U.S.
cc) “Restricted Stock Unit” means an award made pursuant to Section 7 or
Section 9 of this Plan of the right to receive Common Shares, cash or a combination thereof
at the end of a specified period.