What Happened?
Avon Lake, OH-based PolyOne Corporation has Retired Kenneth M. Smith as Chief Information 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 and 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
Kenneth Smith is senior vice president and chief information and human resources officer of PolyOne Corporation, the world’s premier provider of specialty polymer materials, services and solutions. In this role, he is responsible for PolyOne’s global information technology, human resources and corporate communications functions. Mr. Smith joined BFGoodrich / Geon in 1989 as manager of technical support and became vice president of information systems in 1999. He has served as PolyOne’s chief information officer since the company was formed in 2000. In 2003, he added the role of chief human resources officer and led PolyOne through various restructuring, and talent management initiatives. 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. Mr. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron and a master’s in business administration from Kent State University. 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.
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