Location Avon Lake, Ohio, United States Regions Great Lakes, Midwestern US Gender Male
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Mark Crist was senior vice president, president, PolyOne Distribution for PolyOne Corporation, the world’s premier provider of specialty polymer materials, services and solutions.
He is responsible for driving consistent, profitable growth for the company’s distribution business, while ensuring it maintains the broadest and most strategic
portfolio of offerings and exceptional service levels for our customers. Mr. Crist began his career with PolyOne in 2008 as a commercial director, and most recently served as vice president, key account management as well as vice president, Asia, while based in Shanghai.
Prior to joining PolyOne, Mr. Crist spent 20 years at Nalco Chemical Company in various assignments in Europe and North America. As general manager he led large cross-selling commercial operations serving multiple strategic business units driving successful implementation of key innovation and improving skills in commercial excellence. He began his career as a district manager with Caterpillar Tractor Corporation.
Mr. Crist earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Lorain County Boys and Girls Club and is a long-time volunteer for Hospice.