Univar Solutions Makes Key Sustainable & Natural Products Leadership Appointment to Meet Customer and Supplier Needs, ESG Goals

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced the appointment of Kelly Gilroy as vice president of sustainable & natural products. This new commercial capability will build upon Univar Solutions growing portfolio of in-demand products that address growing consumer and market demands, while more responsibly protecting our environment and communities in support of the company's Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Goals to 2025.

In her new role, Gilroy will be responsible for leading the further development and commercialization of a full range of sustainable and natural ingredients across the entire Univar Solutions portfolio. This new approach will support customers seeking to infuse sustainable & natural ingredient practices and processes into their own product development. Additionally, the program will work closely with Univar Solutions global supplier base in identifying markets and opportunities to launch new and innovative ingredients that meet evolving market, regulatory and societal expectations.

"Kelly's decades of experience in driving commercial growth, combined with her passion for more natural and sustainable products, makes her the ideal leader to deliver the solutions our customers increasingly demand in this area," said Nick Powell, president of global ingredients & specialties. "She has a deep knowledge of our portfolio, a proven track record of innovation, and an unwavering commitment to collaboratively matching our suppliers' products with customer needs."

"Achieving our ESG goals is fundamental to our success as a business and our contribution to the world. This new commercial offering takes that commitment even further as we look to help bring solutions to market for our customers. We are thrilled that Kelly will be leading the development of more sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow's global challenges," added Jen McIntyre, the Company's ESG and sustainability executive lead and chief people and culture officer . "Her appointment will enhance our ability to support our customers' sustainability journeys and ultimately, to create value for our stakeholders, society, and environment."

As part of her new role, Gilroy will also oversee EarthOil by Univar Solutions, a supplier of pure, organic, fair trade essential and cold-pressed oils that supports the beauty and personal care, food, flavor, fragrances, homecare and industrial cleaning markets.

Gilroy brings nearly three decades of experience across multiple industries where she has consistently led high growth strategies and innovative go-to-market approaches. She joined Univar Solutions in 2014 and has held positions of increasing responsibility, most recently, as vice president, global beauty and personal care, in which she helped to provide customers and suppliers with consistent and streamlined technical and ingredient solutions. Prior to working at Univar Solutions, Gilroy held marketing and sales leadership roles at The Lubrizol Corporation and Nalco, an Ecolab Company.

Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global commodity and specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

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SOURCE Univar Solutions Inc.