CLEVELAND, May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation , a leading global polymer compounding and North American distribution company, announced today that Michael Kahler has joined the Company in the newly created position of senior vice president, commercial development.
During 23 years at Nalco Chemical Company (now Ondeo Nalco), Kahler gained extensive experience in global commercial leadership, ultimately rising to become group vice president and president of Nalco's Industrial Division. Since 2004, he has served as president of the Process Technology Division of Alfa Laval Inc.
At PolyOne, Kahler will be responsible for coordinating plans and integrating strategies for the sales, marketing and technology functions across the entire Company.
"In his career at Nalco, Mike built a reputation as a strong business leader, a great developer of people and a results-oriented achiever," said Stephen D. Newlin, chairman, president and chief executive officer of PolyOne. "His appointment signals our intent to strengthen our commercial resources and instill the customer-centric mindset that is essential to achieving our goals for profitable growth."
Kahler, 48, grew up in the Cleveland area before earning a bachelor of science degree in natural sciences from Xavier University. He and his wife, Katy, have two daughters. They plan to relocate to Greater Cleveland from their home in Richmond, Virginia.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2005 annual revenues of approximately $2.5 billion, is a leading global compounding and North American distribution company with operations in thermoplastic compounds, specialty polymer formulations, color and additive systems, and thermoplastic resin distribution. Headquartered in northeast Ohio, PolyOne operates globally with manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, and joint ventures in North America and South America. Information on PolyOne's products and services can be found at http://www.polyone.com/.
