Noelle J. Perkins, current
senior vice president, general counsel and secretary to leave the
company June 30, 2023
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or
"the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of
specialty ingredients and chemicals, today named Alexandra (Alexa) S. Colin as General Counsel
effective July 1, 2023. In this role
Ms. Colin will serve as chief legal advisor and lead global
compliance and enterprise risk management programs for the
company.
With years of experience advising national and multinational as
well as public and private entities, Ms. Colin is an expert on
diverse matters including mergers & acquisitions, litigation,
product liability, compliance, risk management, privacy, research
& development, clinical trials, sales, marketing, government
investigations, environmental, health & safety, and general
business activities.
"I'm excited to welcome Alexa to the Univar Solutions team,"
said David Jukes, president and
chief executive officer. "Her experience as both an in-house and
outside counsel along with a proven track record of success will
serve the Company well as she brings new insights and valued
feedback to this important role."
Ms. Colin joins Univar Solutions after serving as associate
general counsel, personal care North
America for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Other previous
roles include various associate general counsel positions at Baxter
Healthcare Corporation as well as an associate in litigation for
Mayer Brown LLP. She received her bachelor's degree in biology from
Earlham College and a master's degree
in natural resources and environmental science from the
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
and a juris doctor from the University of
Illinois College of Law.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global specialty
chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier
portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's
largest private transportation fleet and North American sales
force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory
knowledge, world-class 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. Univar Solutions is
committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and grow
together. Learn more at UnivarSolutions.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain statements relating to
future events and our intentions, beliefs, expectations, and
outlook for the future, which are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
including, without limitation, statements regarding the impacts of
the effects of COVID-19 on the Company, the Company's anticipated
future results and financial performance, liquidity position and
cash flows, actions regarding expense control and cost reductions,
expected net synergies from the Nexeo acquisition, capital
expenditures and other statements regarding the Company's
Streamline 2022 Program and other initiatives. Forward-looking
statements are subject to known and unknown risks and
uncertainties, many of which may be beyond the Company's control.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from the expectations and assumptions. A detailed discussion of
these factors and uncertainties is contained in the Company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Potential
factors that could affect such forward-looking statements include,
among others: the sustained geographic spread of the COVID-19
pandemic; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic;
current and new actions that may be taken by governmental
authorities to address or otherwise mitigate the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic; the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on
the global economy and our customers and suppliers; the overall
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of
operations and financial condition; other fluctuations in general
economic conditions, particularly in industrial production and the
demands of our customers and the timing and extent of an economic
recovery; significant changes in the business strategies of
producers or in the operations of our customers; increased
competitive pressures, including as a result of competitor
consolidation; significant changes in the pricing, demand and
availability of chemicals; our levels of indebtedness, the
restrictions imposed by our debt instruments, and our ability to
obtain additional financing when needed; the broad spectrum of laws
and regulations that we are subject to, including extensive
environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; an inability
to integrate the business and systems of companies we acquire,
including of Nexeo, or to realize the anticipated benefits of such
acquisitions; potential business disruptions and security breaches,
including cybersecurity incidents; an inability to generate
sufficient working capital; increases in transportation and fuel
costs and changes in our relationship with third party providers;
accidents, safety failures, environmental damage, product quality
and liability issues and recalls; major or systemic delivery
failures involving our distribution network or the products we
carry; operational risks for which we may not be adequately
insured; ongoing litigation and other legal and regulatory risks;
challenges associated with international operations; exposure to
interest rate and currency fluctuations; potential impairment of
goodwill; liabilities associated with acquisitions, ventures and
strategic investments; negative developments affecting our pension
plans and multi-employer pensions; labor disruptions associated
with the unionized portion of our workforce; and the other factors
described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. We caution you that the forward-looking information
presented in this press release is not a guarantee of future events
or results, and that actual events or results may differ materially
from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information
contained in this press release. In addition, forward-looking
statements generally can be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology such as "may," "plan," "seek, "will,"
"expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe" or
"continue" or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar
terminology. Any forward-looking information presented herein is
made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company
does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the
occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise, except as
required by law.
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