Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) announced that Giuseppe Di Salvo has been promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 1, 2026. Di Salvo will succeed Jamie A. Beggs, who will leave the company on the same date to pursue other opportunities.

Di Salvo brings 25 years of financial experience, including nearly 15 years at Avient. His background spans investor relations, accounting, financial planning and analysis, and treasury functions at the materials solutions company.

"We are pleased to promote Joe from within the organization to this important role and to our executive leadership team," said Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Avient. "Joe's deep institutional knowledge, strong relationships within the company and with our investors, and consistent delivery of results make him exceptionally well suited to lead our finance organization as we execute our strategy."

Di Salvo served as Avient's corporate controller from 2013 to 2018, when he became vice president of investor relations. In 2019, he expanded his responsibilities to include treasury and financial planning and analysis. He began his career as a certified public accountant at Deloitte after graduating from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting.

"I'm honored to step into this role and energized by the opportunity to drive an even greater impact," Di Salvo said. "I have deep confidence in Avient and the strategy we are executing, and I look forward to continuing to support the company's long-term growth and success."

Cleveland-based Avient operates as an innovator of materials solutions with more than 9,000 employees worldwide. The company's portfolio includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema fiber.