Robert Patterson PolyOne Corporation CEO Rating

PolyOne Corporation CEO Robert Patterson Bio

Mr. Robert M. Patterson, also known as Bob, has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of PolyOne Corporation since May 15, 2014 and its Chairman since May 12, 2016. Mr. Patterson served as the Chief Operating Officer of PolyOne Corporation from March 12, 2012 to May 15, 2014 and its Executive Vice President from January 2011 to May 15, 2014, Senior Vice President from May 12, 2008 to January 2011 and Chief Financial Officer from May 12, 2008 to March 12, 2012 and also served as its Principal Accounting Officer. He also directly oversaw PolyOne's growth initiatives in Asia. Prior to joining PolyOne in 2008, Mr. Patterson served in leadership roles at Novelis, Inc., and SPX Corporation, after starting his career at Arthur Andersen LLP. He served as a Vice President of Treasury & Planning and Treasurer of Novelis Inc. since October 2007 and served as its Senior Finance Professional since March 27, 2006. He served as Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller of Novelis Inc., from 2006 to May 2007. He joined Novelis in 2006 from SPX Corporation, where he worked from 2001 to March 2006. He has held a number of other senior finance roles with SPX. Mr. Patterson served as a Vice President and Segment Chief Financial Officer, Thermal and Flow Technology Segments of SPX Corporation (a multi-industry manufacturer and developer) from 2005 to 2006 and as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Cooling Technologies and Services of SPX from 2004 to 2005. He served as a Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Marley Cooling Tower Company, a cooling tower manufacturer and subsidiary of SPX, from 2002 to 2004. He worked at Arthur Andersen LLP from May 1996 to May 2001 and served as its Audit Manager. His experience includes extensive work in Europe and China. He has been a Director of PolyOne Corporation since May 15, 2014. He serves on the Board of the Great Lakes Science Center, the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Alumni Board of Governors and the St. Martin de Porres High School Corporate Work Study Board. He is a Certified Public Accountant and earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and master's degree in accounting from the University of Michigan.

PolyOne Corporation CEO Robert Patterson At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at PolyOne Corporation.

Based on 5 ratings, Robert Patterson ranks right below LyondellBasell Industries' CEO, Peter Vanacker.

PolyOne Corporation's CEO is highly regarded by Caucasian employees. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.