https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025 Proxy Statement.pdf
Skills/Experience A be rn at hy Fe ar o n G o ff G re en Je lli so n K ha nd pu r Li n M in k N ic o la s P re et e V er du in W ul fs o hn 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 l Technology Technical or scientific knowledge and experience implementing technology strategies l 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 — — 2 1 2 2 — 1 2 1 OUR PURPOSE AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PROXY STATEMENT 2025 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders 7 Governance Highlights As part of our commitment to overall excellence, our Company’s governance practices include the following: Director Independence • Eleven out of our twelve Director nominees are independent. • The independent Directors regularly hold executive sessions without management at Board and committee meetings.
VI ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROXY STATEMENT 2025 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders 12 Gregory J.
The Compensation Committee considered all relevant factors, specifically including six consultant independence factors under Rule 10C-1(b)(4)(i) through (vi) under the Exchange Act, in assessing the independence of the Consultant.