Huntsman Corporation Appoints Amy Smedley as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Huntsman (NYSE: HUN) announced that Amy Smedley will join as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary effective Jan. 5, 2026.

Rhea-AI Summary

Huntsman (NYSE: HUN) announced that Amy Smedley will join as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary effective Jan. 5, 2026. She succeeds current General Counsel David Stryker, who is retiring.

Ms. Smedley previously spent 16 years at Huntsman, most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Savage Companies since 2022, and has experience in litigation, compliance and corporate governance.

Her background includes serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Huntsman, clerking for Judge William T. Thurman, and practicing at Snell & Wilmer.

Positive

• Amy Smedley returns with 16 years of Huntsman experience
• Effective start date of Jan. 5, 2026 provides clear transition timing

Negative

• Leadership transition from a retiring general counsel may cause short-term integration risk

Market Context

This announcement clarifies Huntsman’s legal leadership, naming Amy Smedley as Executive Vice Presid...

Analysis

This announcement clarifies Huntsman’s legal leadership, naming Amy Smedley as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary effective Jan. 5, 2026, succeeding retiring General Counsel David Stryker. It follows prior uncertainty after an earlier designated successor withdrew. In the context of recent earnings pressure, dividend reset, and restructuring efforts, stable, experienced legal oversight may be important for governance and risk management. Investors may track how leadership continuity supports execution of ongoing strategic and operational initiatives.

Key Figures

Effective date: Jan. 5, 2026 Service at Savage: Since 2022 Prior Huntsman tenure: 16 years

Effective date

Jan. 5, 2026

Amy Smedley begins role as EVP, General Counsel & Secretary

Service at Savage

Since 2022

Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Savage Companies

Prior Huntsman tenure

16 years

Time spent at Huntsman in various legal leadership roles

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 01

5 events

1. Dec 01

   Guidance update

   24h Move

   -0.8%

   Rotterdam outage cutting Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA toward low end of range.

2. Nov 06

   Dividend declaration

   24h Move

   -3.5%

   Board declared $0.0875 per share Q4 2025 cash dividend.

3. Nov 06

   Earnings release

   24h Move

   -3.5%

   3Q25 loss, reduced dividend, and focus on restructuring and cost control.

4. Oct 03

   Earnings call notice

   24h Move

   +0.9%

   Announcement of Nov 7, 2025 call to discuss Q3 2025 results.

5. Sep 26

   Executive change

   24h Move

   -1.2%

   Previously named General Counsel successor withdrew; search for replacement continued.

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced that Amy Smedley has joined the company as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary effective Jan. 5, 2026. Ms. Smedley will succeed Huntsman's current General Counsel, David Stryker, who is retiring.

Ms. Smedley has extensive experience in litigation, compliance, and corporate governance. Most recently, she has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Savage Companies since 2022.

Prior to joining Savage Companies, Ms. Smedley spent 16 years at Huntsman, where she built a successful career as an essential member of the Legal team. With Huntsman, she advanced through key legal leadership roles, ultimately serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. In that time, her tenure included leading high-profile cases, notably the successful Albemarle litigation, along with other critical legal matters. Ms. Smedley previously clerked for the Honorable William T. Thurman, United States Bankruptcy Judge, and practiced at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Peter R. Huntsman, our President, CEO and Chairman, commented:

"We look forward to welcoming Amy back to Huntsman. Since leaving Huntsman, Amy has served as the General Counsel of Savage Companies, a privately held, multi-billion dollar international company. During her time at Huntsman, she was Deputy General Counsel and worked extensively with our litigation and business development groups. Amy will bring a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience to our senior leadership team and continued drive to create shareholder value."  

About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2024 revenues of approximately $6 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 60 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 25 countries and employ approximately 6,300 associates within our continuing operations. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com. 

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Forward-Looking Statements: 
Certain information in this release constitutes 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. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Huntsman companies' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, volatile global economic conditions, cyclical and volatile product markets, disruptions in production at manufacturing facilities, reorganization or restructuring of Huntsman's operations, including any delay of, or other negative developments affecting the ability to implement cost reductions, timing of proposed transactions, and manufacturing optimization improvements in Huntsman businesses and realize anticipated cost savings, and other financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.

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FAQ

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When will Amy Smedley officially start as Huntsman general counsel (HUN)?

She will start as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary on Jan. 5, 2026.

Who is the current Huntsman general counsel that Amy Smedley will replace at HUN?

She will succeed current General Counsel David Stryker, who is retiring.

What is Amy Smedley's prior experience relevant to her role at Huntsman (HUN)?

She has experience in litigation, compliance, and corporate governance and served as Chief Legal Officer at Savage Companies since 2022.

Did Amy Smedley previously work at Huntsman (HUN) before rejoining in 2026?

Yes; she previously spent 16 years at Huntsman, including roles up to Deputy General Counsel.

What notable legal work from Amy Smedley's past tenure is mentioned for HUN investors?

Her tenure included leading high-profile matters, including the successful Albemarle litigation.

Will Huntsman provide additional details about the transition to Amy Smedley (HUN)?

The announcement sets the effective date and succession but does not list further transition steps.