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Avon Lake, OH-based PolyOne Corporation has announced the retirement of Kenneth M. Smith as Chief Human Resources Officer.
About the Company
PolyOne Corporation is a global leader offering a comprehensive array of specialized polymer materials, tailored services and end-to-end solutions. We have: More than 10,000 customers globally More than 35,000 polymer solutions More than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities Operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa Corporate headquarters in northeast Ohio (U.S.A.) (2012) Annual revenues of $3 billion We understand that, in today`s competitive, warp-speed global economy, your success depends on being first to market with innovative, value-creating materials and services. That is why we manufacture many materials to help solve the demanding application and business needs of molders and processors. For more information on our solutions, visit Products & Services. Our solutions are the right choice for customers who want to achieve profit and growth with innovative products, enter new markets, expand globally and much more. In this high-stakes environment, you can rely on us as your strategic partner – a partner whose notion of service goes well beyond merely supplying needs, to delivering better business solutions. Our commitment to you as a PolyOne customer is a core principle, embedded in every dimension of our company.
About the Person
Mr. Kenneth M. Smith, also known as Ken, served as the Chief Information & Human Resources Officer of Polyone Corporation from January 2003 to June 6, 2014. Mr. Smith served as a Senior Vice President of Polyone Corp. since May 2006. He was responsible for PolyOne’s global information technology, human resources and corporate communications functions. He served as the Chief Information Officer of Hexpol Compounding, LLC (formerly Excel Polymers, LLC, PolyOne Elastomer and Performance Additives Group) since September 1, 2000. He served as a Vice President at Polyone Corporation from September 1, 2000 to May 2006. Mr. Smith served as Vice President of Information Technology of Geon Company (also known as BFGoodrich) from August 1999 to August 31, 2000, Chief Information Officer from August 1997 to August 1999 and Director of Information Systems from 1993 to August 1997. Mr. Smith joined BFGoodrich / Geon in 1989 as Manager of technical support. Prior to joining BFGoodrich / Geon, he was a Technical Consultant for AT&T, Manager of communications technology at the Babcock & Wilcox Company, and Senior Software Consultant for Digital Equipment Corporation. He serves on the board of the Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties and is also a recipient of the American Red Cross Vega award. Mr. Smith earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron and a Master’s in business administration from Kent State University.
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