https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avient2020sustainabilityreport-9-2-21.pdf
Leadership Development Programs A telling illustration of our increasing investment in People can be seen in the chart below.
In the recent past, we did not have a formalized program for leadership development.
Developing and Rewarding Top Talent Avient’s hallmark leadership development programs have helped build tomorrow’s leaders today, by inspiring and instilling leadership qualities in our high-performing associates.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/transform-product-development-fea?rtype[]=1164
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Transform Product Development with FEA
Engineering simulation enabled by Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a powerful aid in the new product development process.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-hires-richard-n-altice-president-designed-structures-and-solutions
We are extremely pleased to have Rich join PolyOne’s leadership team,” said Robert M.
Altice has nearly 30 years of extensive experience, primarily focused on driving growth through innovative product development and commercial excellence at global specialty chemical companies.
https://www.avient.com/news/robert-m-patterson-becomes-ceo-polyone-corporation-shareholders-approve-all-proposals-2014-annual-meeting
Under Steve’s vision and leadership these past eight years, PolyOne has transformed into an innovative and global specialty growth company,” said Mr.
Cartwright leaves the company having built a strong and diverse Board through her leadership of the nominating and governance committee,” said Mr.
And now under Bob’s leadership, I’m fully confident that we’ll continue our specialty growth transformation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient-2022-Sustainability-Report.pdf
Avient also offers nomination-based leadership development programs, such as NextGen, Elevate, Emerging Leaders and Avient Mentoring.
Since 2013, the executive leadership selects 14–16 high performing, high potential associates each year to participate in the NextGen leadership development program.
Developing and Rewarding Top Talent Avient’s hallmark leadership development programs have helped build tomorrow’s leaders today, by inspiring and instilling leadership qualities in our high-performing associates.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/developing-your-esg-framework?rtype[]=1164
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Developing Your ESG Framework
Measuring performance based on ESG metrics can help your organization and its various stakeholders develop trust and unity on sustainability goals.
For this investment to succeed, it can be important to develop a collaborative value chain with organizations who have similar ESG goals.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Avient 2022 Proxy Statement.pdf
Avient also offers nomination-based leadership development programs, such as NextGen, Elevate, Engage and Lean Six Sigma, as well as Core Leadership, an open-enrollment program for leaders around the globe.
Some of the topics covered by our training programs include: leadership development, safety, Lean Six Sigma concepts, technical and operational skills, and ethics and compliance.
Executive leaders serve as facilitators and mentors in our leadership programs, and NextGen graduates lead the Engage training sessions.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-supports-cleaner-environment-aepw’s-all-together-global-cleanup
Litterati, an Alliance-sponsored incubator program winner, is providing its app to unite campaign participants.
The Litterati app was developed to monitor clean-up efforts around the world with concrete data, which in turn makes it possible to foster change with lasting impact.
Through programs and partnerships, the Alliance focuses on solutions in four strategic areas: infrastructure, innovation, education and engagement, and clean up.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/Avient 2024 Sustainability Report_6.pdf
Avient Leadership Behaviors reinforce our commitment to developing talent, fostering leadership at all levels, and drive a culture of excellence.
This is completed through regular performance feedback, individual development plans, mentoring programs and nomination-based leadership development programs for top talent.
Development Programs Awards Programs You Made a Difference Awards Recognizes employees who go above and beyond their job responsibilities on a project or task.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Avient 2021 Sustainability Report 7-26-22.pdf
In the recent past, we did not have a formalized program for leadership development.
Since 2013, the executive leadership selects 14–16 high performing, high potential associates each year to participate in the NextGen leadership development program.
Developing and Rewarding Top Talent Avient’s hallmark leadership development programs have helped build tomorrow’s leaders today, by inspiring and instilling leadership qualities in our high-performing associates.