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2026
Avient elects Richard H. Fearon as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
In connection with Mike Frank's appointment as CEO, Avient Corporation's Board of Directors elected Lead Independent Director Richard H. Fearon as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.
2026
Avient appoints Mike Frank as President and CEO
Avient Corporation announced that its Board of Directors appointed Mike Frank as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur, who has stepped down from the role and will remain in an advisory capacity through December 31, 2026 to help facilitate a seamless transition.
2026
Avient appoints Mike Frank as Chief Executive Officer
Avient announced the appointment of Mike Frank as its Chief Executive Officer, per a PR Newswire release.
2020
PolyOne changes its name to Avient
PolyOne announced that it had changed its name and would now be called Avient, effective July 1, 2020.
2020
PolyOne announces pricing of public share offering
PolyOne announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 13,333,333 common shares at $33.75 per share. The offering was expected to close on February 4, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.
2019
PolyOne introduces reSound OM TPE
PolyOne announced the introduction of reSound OM overmolding thermoplastic elastomer, a new addition to its sustainable solutions product range. The product uses 40%–50% bio-renewable content derived from sugarcane.