CLEVELAND, Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Gregory J. Goff and William A. Wulfsohn as directors of the Company, expanding the Board to 11 members.
"We are extremely pleased that Greg and Bill have joined our Board as independent directors," said Stephen D. Newlin, chairman, president and CEO, PolyOne Corporation. "Bill's expertise and success in specialty businesses and Greg's diverse experience and leadership in large, global operations are complementary to our already strong Board. We look forward to their strategic perspectives and valuable insights."
Mr. Goff, 55, is president and CEO of Tesoro Corporation, a leading company in the independent refining and marketing business, and Chairman and CEO of Tesoro Logistics, a NYSE-listed master limited partnership. He has 30 years of experience in the energy industry, primarily with ConocoPhillips, serving in global senior leadership roles as senior vice president, Commercial; president, Specialty Business and Business Development; president, Exploration and Production of Lower 48 and South America; and president, Refining and Marketing International. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and an M.B.A. from University of Utah.
"PolyOne is a highly successful specialized polymer materials and solutions company with an exciting future," said Mr. Goff. "I look forward to contributing to the company as a valued member of their strong Board."
Mr. Wulfsohn, 49, is president and CEO of Carpenter Technology Corporation, an NYSE-listed leading provider of specialty metals to numerous industries. Earlier in his career, he served in leadership roles as senior vice president, Industrial Coatings, PPG Industries, where he also had oversight responsibility for PPG's Industrial, Automotive and Packaging global businesses, as well as the Asia Pacific region. Mr. Wulfsohn also served as vice president and general manager, Nylon Systems, Honeywell International, which included its Engineering Plastics and Specialty Films business. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.
"For the last 11 years, PolyOne has demonstrated its position as an industry leader and provider of polymer materials, solutions, and services," said Mr. Wulfsohn. "I feel honored to serve on the Board of Directors of such an innovative and forward-thinking global company. PolyOne's future is extremely promising and I look forward to working with the PolyOne team."
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2010 revenues of $2.6 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Headquartered outside of Cleveland, Ohio USA, PolyOne has operations around the world. For additional information on PolyOne, visit our Web site at www.polyone.com.
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