AdvanSix (NYSE:ASIX), an integrated chemistry company serving diverse end markets, announced today the appointment of Jeffrey J. Bird as a new independent member of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026.
Mr. Bird is currently Interim President and Chief Operating Officer of Envent Corporation, a private company that provides environmental and industrial solutions for the petrochemical industry that minimize environmental impact while maximizing operational efficiency, where he has also served as a member of the Board of Advisors since January 2025. He also serves as a director of Heath Consultants, a private company specializing in methane detection.
With Mr. Bird's appointment, AdvanSix's Board will consist of ten members, including nine independent directors. Mr. Bird will serve on the Audit Committee and the Health, Safety and Environmental Committee of the Board.
"We are pleased to welcome Jeff to the AdvanSix Board of Directors," said Todd D. Karran, Board Chair of AdvanSix. "Jeff's breadth of experience and deep financial and operational leadership experience in complex industries will further strengthen our Board's strategic oversight and corporate governance practices."
Prior to joining Envent Corporation, Mr. Bird was President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Dril-Quip, an offshore drilling and production equipment manufacturer. Mr. Bird held key leadership roles at Dril-Quip since 2017, progressing from CFO to President and COO, and ultimately serving as President, CEO, and Director. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Frank's International, a provider of engineered tubular services to the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining Frank's International, Mr. Bird was the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Ascend Performance Materials, a provider of chemicals, fibers and plastics. Prior to joining Ascend, Mr. Bird served in a variety of accounting and finance roles, primarily in the industrial manufacturing sector including serving as a division Chief Financial Officer at Danaher Corporation. Mr. Bird holds a BA in Accounting from Cedarville University in Ohio.
"Jeff brings a unique blend of hands‑on operating leadership and disciplined financial expertise in navigating complex market cycles and strategic transformations," said Erin Kane, president and CEO of AdvanSix. "His perspective will further sharpen our Board's active engagement on the governance needed to drive to the right strategic choice sets and decisions, helping AdvanSix continue to deliver resilient performance to drive long-term growth and shareholder value."
His appointment reflects the company's commitment to a strong Board focused on the company's strategic vision to support safe, stable and sustainable operations, improved through-cycle profitability and total shareholder return.
"AdvanSix plays a vital role in American manufacturing, and I am thrilled to join them in their mission to provide essential chemistries to diverse end markets. Throughout my career, I've seen how disciplined execution, a safety‑focused culture and rigorous capital stewardship create durable results. I'm eager to bring that perspective to AdvanSix's Board and partner with the team to continue to drive smart, customer‑centric growth and results for our shareholders," said Jeffrey J. Bird.
About AdvanSix
AdvanSix is an integrated chemistry company that produces essential materials for our customers across diverse end markets. Our value chain of our five U.S.-based manufacturing facilities plays a critical role in global supply chains and enables us to innovate and deliver essential products for our customers across building and construction, fertilizers, agrochemicals, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, electronics and other end markets. Guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect, AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, plant nutrients, and chemical intermediates. More information on AdvanSix can be found at http://www.advansix.com.
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