Ashland CFO Kevin Willis to depart, William Whitaker named interim CFO

Ashland (ASH) announced that Kevin Willis, senior vice president and CFO, has decided to leave Ashland to pursue another opportunity. His last day with the company will be May 16. Willis’ departure is not the result of any disagreement with the company related to its financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices. The company’s board of directors appointed William Whitaker, vice president, finance, and director, investor relations, to serve as the company’s interim CFO until the board concludes its review process. Whitaker has served in his current capacity since January 2024. He joined Ashland in 2015 and has held several positions of increasing responsibility in corporate development, treasury, financial planning and analysis and investor relations.