Who has been elected as the new President and CEO of Avient Corp, and when does the appointment take effect?

Michael J. Frank has been elected as President and Chief Executive Officer of Avient Corporation, effective October 7, 2026.

What is the status of Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur following the leadership change at Avient Corp?

Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur will transition from his role and provide advisory consulting support through 2026; details regarding his severance and incentive awards were disclosed in the same filing.

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Avient Corporation announced the election of Michael J. Frank as its new President and CEO, effective October 7, 2026. The company also reaffirmed its third-quarter and full-year 2026 financial guidance during the filing.

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