Huntsman Corporation Appoints Amy Smedley as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
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
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, HUN gained 0.89%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $16M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.77B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers show mixed moves: BAK +1.74%, ASPI +0.71%, REX -2.2%, while TROX and WLKP were flat to slightly negative. This points to a stock-specific context for HUN rather than a broad chemicals sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 01 | Guidance update | Negative | -0.8% | Rotterdam outage cutting Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA toward low end of range. |
| Nov 06 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | -3.5% | Board declared $0.0875 per share Q4 2025 cash dividend. |
| Nov 06 | Earnings release | Negative | -3.5% | 3Q25 loss, reduced dividend, and focus on restructuring and cost control. |
| Oct 03 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +0.9% | Announcement of Nov 7, 2025 call to discuss Q3 2025 results. |
| Sep 26 | Executive change | Negative | -1.2% | Previously named General Counsel successor withdrew; search for replacement continued. |
Recent history shows HUN tending to trade lower on clearly negative operational/financial updates, while neutral or administrative news has produced modest, mixed reactions.
Over the last few months, Huntsman reported weaker financial performance, including a 3Q25 net loss, reduced dividend, and an unplanned Rotterdam outage that cut Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA expectations to the low end of prior guidance. Administrative updates covered dividend declarations, earnings call logistics, and prior changes to the General Counsel succession plan. Against this backdrop, the appointment of Amy Smedley as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary provides clarity on legal leadership following earlier uncertainty about the role.
Market Pulse Summary
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.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
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
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
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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
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