Retired Chief Technology Officer for Colgate-Palmolive Company ( Colgate-Palmolive ), a leading consumer products manufacturer. Dr. Verduin served in this capacity from 2011 until her retirement in 2022. Dr. Verduin was Colgate-Palmolive s Vice President, Research and Development from 2007 to 2011. Prior to joining Colgate-Palmolive, Dr. Verduin served as Senior Vice President and Chief Science Officer, Grocery Manufacturers Association from 2006 to 2007, as Senior Vice President of Product Quality and Development from 2002 to 2006, and as Senior Vice President of Research and Development, Grocery Products Development from 2000 to 2002 at ConAgra Foods, Inc. (now Conagra Brands, Inc.). Qualifications, Attributes, Skills and Experience: We believe that Dr. Verduin s experience leading large global science, technology, regulatory, and innovation teams in the corporate setting will provide a unique perspective to our Board. Her role as a Chief Technology Officer and roles in science, innovation and product development will provide valuable insight into leading an innovative company, building businesses based on technological strength, and will allow her to provide expert guidance to our management and Board on our technology and innovation strategies. Dr. Verduin was also heavily involved in M&A activity in her various positions and can assist Avient in its future acquisition strategies. In addition, she can leverage the experience gained through participation on other global, multinational boards to provide useful insight to Avient. Director since: 2019 Age: 66 Current Public Company Directorships: FMC Corporation Ingredion Incorporated Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC Former Directorships: Monsanto