Company: AVNT
Filing Date: 2025-03-27
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001122976-25-000019
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Company: AVIENT CORP
Filing Date: 2025-03-27
Form: DEF 14A
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 our integrated supply chain.  Mr. Nicolas has a deep understanding of supply chain planning, strategic sourcing, manufacturing operations, logistics, customer care, and enterprise quality, and we believe that this can assist Avient’s supply chain leadership.  In addition, we believe that Mr. Nicolas’ experience in managing manufacturing in the Asia Pacific region can assist Avient with our manufacturing plans in that region.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |     | Director since: 2021 
 Age: 47              |

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#### ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Kerry J. Preete                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
 Retired Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer for Monsanto Company (“Monsanto”), a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Mr. Preete served in this capacity from 2010 until his retirement in 2018. Mr. Preete also previously served as Monsanto’s President, Global Crop Protection Division from 2009 to 2010 and Vice President, International Commercial Business from 2008 to 2009. From 1985 to 2008, Mr. Preete served in various roles of increasing responsibility at Monsanto.                                                                                    
 Qualifications, Attributes, Skills and Experience:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 Because of his broad experience at a leading, well-known company, we believe Mr. Preete brings an insightful perspective on running a successful, innovative company. Mr. Preete is specifically adept in not only thinking strategically but also tactically, and these traits will be valuable to Avient as it continues into the future. Further, his global experience and understanding will assist Avient in its plans to operate in different regions and cultures, and we believe his global business acumen is relevant and transferable across industries. Mr. Preete’s operational foundation, strategic expertise, and global experience are assets to Avient’s Board. |     | Director since: 2013                  
 Age: 64                               
 Current Public Company Directorships: 
 •Corteva, Inc.                        
 Former Directorships:                 
 •Univar Solutions Inc.                |

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#### ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Patricia Verduin, Ph.D.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 Retired Chief Technology Officer for Colgate-Palmol