AdvanSix Appoints Dana O'Brien and Daryl Roberts to Board of Directors
AdvanSix (NYSE:ASIX), a diversified chemistry company, announced today the appointment of Dana O'Brien and Daryl Roberts as new independent members of its Board of Directors.
Ms. O'Brien recently retired as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Olin Corporation, a leading vertically integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products. Ms. O'Brien will serve on the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee of the Board.
Mr. Roberts is currently Senior Vice President and Chief Operations and Engineering Officer of DuPont de Nemours Inc., a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Mr. Roberts will serve on the Health, Safety and Environmental Committee and the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee of the Board.
AdvanSix's Board now consists of nine members, including eight independent directors.
"We are pleased to welcome Dana and Daryl to the AdvanSix Board of Directors," said Todd D. Karran, Board Chair of AdvanSix. "Their deep industry and professional backgrounds and proven expertise in global manufacturing will be invaluable to our Board's role in ensuring strong corporate governance practices and strategic oversight. We are confident that their extensive experience, alongside the current Board and the executive management team, will continue to strengthen the company's ability to deliver a compelling investment thesis over the short, medium and long-term to our shareholders."
Before serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Olin Corporation, Ms. O'Brien served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel of The Brink's Company, a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions and ATM managed services. Prior to that, Ms. O'Brien served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of CenterPoint Energy, which provides electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution and energy services operations. Ms. O'Brien also previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for CEVA Logistics, plc., a global provider of contract logistics and freight forwarding services and as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary of EGL, Inc., which was acquired by CEVA Logistics.
Mr. Roberts has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations and Engineering Officer of DuPont de Nemours Inc. since 2018. Previously, he served as Vice President, Manufacturing, Technology and Regulatory Services and as Senior Director, Manufacturing and Regulatory Services of Arkema S.A. Earlier in his career, he served in various manufacturing, health and safety, operations and engineering positions at Arkema as well as at Total Energy and Eastman Kodak. He also served as U.S. Army Officer – Chemical Corps as a member of the reserves.
"Dana and Daryl bring in-depth, diverse sets of experiences and skillsets and valuable perspectives that will advance our strategic priorities to deliver long-term earnings growth and shareholder value," said Erin Kane, president and CEO of AdvanSix. "This Board refreshment ensures that AdvanSix is well positioned with the strength of leadership as the company executes on our strategic vision to support safe, stable and sustainable operations, improved through-cycle profitability and total shareholder return."
These appointments reflect the company's commitment to an experienced Board with a focus on corporate governance in order to accelerate the company's growth as a diversified chemistry company.
"Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving in legal and leadership roles across leading public companies and industries, from energy and logistics to manufacturing and infrastructure," said Dana O'Brien. "I have seen firsthand the importance of strong governance, strategic vision and a steadfast commitment to integrity and accountability and I appreciate the opportunity to contribute my experience and passion for public company governance and collaborate with my fellow directors and the management team to help guide AdvanSix's future and support its mission and values."
"I am honored to join the AdvanSix Board of Directors and contribute to a company known for its commitment to operational excellence," said Daryl Roberts. "Throughout my career - whether in military service, executive leadership at multinational organizations or Board roles - I have seen the power of strong, collaborative leadership in navigating complex challenges. I look forward to working alongside my fellow Board members and the talented AdvanSix team to help drive sustainable growth and deliver value for all stakeholders."
About AdvanSix
AdvanSix is a diversified chemistry company that produces essential materials for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives. Our integrated value chain of our five U.S.-based manufacturing facilities plays a critical role in global supply chains and enables us to innovate and deliver essential products for our customers across building and construction, fertilizers, agrochemicals, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, electronics and other end markets. Guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect, AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, plant nutrients, and chemical intermediates. More information on AdvanSix can be found at http://www.advansix.com.
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