Leadership & Pay ·
Avient appoints Mike Frank as CEO and Richard Fearon as Chairman
AVNTAvient Corp
The Board of Directors appointed Michael J. Frank as President and Chief Executive Officer and elected Richard H. Fearon as Non-Executive Chairman, effective October 7, 2026. Frank succeeds Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur, who steps down from executive roles but will provide advisory support through the end of 2026. The company reaffirmed its third quarter and full year 2026 financial guidance previously issued on August 6, 2026. Avient Corporation is a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions.