Newlin serves on the Board of Directors of Black Hills Corporation, Oshkosh Corporation and Univar Corporation. Six Sigma Master Black Belt, General Electric Company Plastics Business, March 2001 to December 2002.

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Minority(1) Directors, General Managers, VP/SVP 29% Management 41% Professionals 54% Production Employees 56% All Avient Employees 51% Race & Ethnicity(1) American Indian or Alaskan Native 0% Asian 4% Black or African American 18% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% Two or More Races 1% Hispanic or Latino 13% White 64% Global Employees by Age Under 30 11% 30–50 58% Over 50 31% Global Gender Diversity by Level—Female Directors, General Managers, VP/SVP 17% Management 29% Professionals 41% Production Employees 9% All Avient Employees 23% Turnover(2) Total Global Turnover = 8.3% > 1 Year of Service Direct (Hourly & Production) 8.4% Indirect (Professional) 8.2% Total 8.3% New Hires(3) New Hires as a % of Total Employee Population = 9.0% Female and/or U.S.

Our key development opportunities include nomination-based leadership programs (such as NextGen, Emerging Leaders and Elevate), foundational leadership training for all current or aspiring people managers, called Core Leadership, and Lean Six Sigma training at a variety of levels, where individuals can be certified for job-specific Lean Six Sigma programs, up through Master Black Belt certification.

Our key development opportunities include nomination-based leadership programs (such as NextGen, Engage and Elevate), foundational leadership training for all current or aspiring people managers (called Core Leadership), and Lean Six Sigma training at a variety of levels, where individuals can be certified for job-specific Lean Six Sigma programs, up through Master Black Belt certification. Skills/Experience Ab er na th y Fe ar on Go ff Gr ee n Je lli so n Li n M in k Ni co la s Pa tt er so n Pr ee te Ve rd ui n W ul fs oh n Financial Knowledge of finance or financial reporting; experience with debt/capital market transactions and/or mergers and acquisitions l l l l l l l l l International Experience doing business internationally or focused on international issues and operations and exposure to markets, economies, and cultures outside the U.S. l l l l l l l l l l l l Industry Expertise Significant experience in the Company’s businesses and industries l l l l l l l l l 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 l l l l l l l Technology Technical or scientific knowledge and experience implementing technology strategies l l l l Human Capital Experience in management of labor relations, in human resources, and talent management l l l l l l l l l l Operations Experience overseeing complex operations and developing and implementing operational plans and business operations strategy l l l l l l l l l l l Corporate Governance Experience and understanding of governance matters and principles, including management accountability, transparency and protection of shareholder interests l l l l l l l l l l l l IT and Cybersecurity Experience and understanding of information security, data privacy and cybersecurity l l l l Sustainability Experience in environmental matters, community affairs, and/or corporate responsibility initiatives including sustainability l l l l l l l l l l l l Other Public Company Boards 1 3 1 — — 2 2 — 1 2 — 1 PROXY SUMMARY 12 PROXY STATEMENT 2023 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders 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.

Six Sigma Master Black Belt, General Electric Company Plastics Business from March 2001 to December 2002.

Six Sigma Master Black Belt, General Electric Company Plastics Business from March 2001 to December 2002.

Our key development opportunities include nomination-based leadership programs (such as NextGen, Engage, and Elevate), foundational leadership training for all current or aspiring people managers, called Core Leadership, and Lean Six Sigma training at a variety of levels, where individuals can be certified for job-specific Lean Six Sigma programs, up through Master Black Belt certification.