Ashland, Inc.: Ashland Board appoints Bertrand Loy as new director

WILMINGTON, Del., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is announcing the appointment of Bertrand Loy to its board of directors, effective May 15, 2026. Loy currently serves as a director and the executive chair of Entegris Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), a leading supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and high-technology industries and previously served as Entegris' president and chief executive officer. He will serve on the board's audit and governance and nominating committees, also effective as of May 15, 2026.

With the addition of Loy and in anticipation of potential director retirements under the board's retirement and resignation policy, Ashland increases the size of the board to nine members.

Loy is a proven leader in the technology industry with a track record of operational excellence, as well as organic and inorganic growth. "I am pleased to welcome Bertrand as a new director to the Ashland Board," said Guillermo Novo, chair and chief executive officer, Ashland. "As we continue to drive our strategy to execute, globalize, innovate and invest, Bertrand will provide distinctive viewpoints about advancing and accelerating scalable growth."

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About Ashland
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a global additives and specialty ingredients company with a conscious and proactive mindset for environmental, social and governance (ESG). The company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. Approximately 2,900 passionate, tenacious solvers - from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators - thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com and ashland.com/ESG to learn more.

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