Huntsman (NYSE: HUN) appoints Julia Wright as new General Counsel

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Huntsman Corporation announced a planned transition in its top legal leadership. Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary David M. Stryker has notified the company of his intention to retire at the end of the year. Effective October 13, 2025, he will move into a new role as Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, focusing on a smooth handover and selected strategic projects, and is expected to continue later as an independent advisory consultant.

On the same date, Julia Wright will join Huntsman as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. She previously served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of ChampionX Corporation, and before that as Vice President and General Counsel of Nabors Industries, Ltd., after starting her career at Vinson and Elkins in Dallas, Texas.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2025

Huntsman Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-32427		42-1648585
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

10003 Woodloch Forest Drive
The Woodlands, Texas		77380
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(281) 719-6000

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Registrant		Title of each class		Trading  Symbol		Name of each exchange  on which registered
Huntsman Corporation		Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		HUN		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 29, 2025, David M. Stryker, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Huntsman Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire. On September 4, 2025, the Company announced that Mr. Stryker will be moving to a new role within the Company as Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, in anticipation of his retirement at the end of the year, and that Ms. Julia Wright will be joining the Company as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, each appointment to be effective as of October 13, 2025.

Mr. Stryker served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for 12 years. In his new role as Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Mr. Stryker will focus on ensuring a smooth transition of his current role to Ms. Wright and certain other key strategic initiatives and opportunities for the Company. Following his retirement, it is expected he will enter into an agreement to continue to provide advisory services on an as needed basis as an independent consultant.

Ms. Wright is the former Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of ChampionX Corporation. Prior to serving at ChampionX, Ms. Wright was employed as Vice President and General Counsel of Nabors Industries, Ltd. Ms. Wright started her career at Vinson and Elkins in Dallas, Texas.

 Item 7.01 Regulation FD.

 In connection with the change in leadership described in Item 5.02 above, on September 4, 2025, the Company issued a press release. The press release is attached herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

Number		Description of Exhibits
99.1		Press Release dated September 4, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION

/s/ IVAN MARCUSE

Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development

Dated: September 4, 2025

FAQ

What leadership change did Huntsman Corporation (HUN) disclose?

Huntsman Corporation disclosed that Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary David M. Stryker plans to retire and will transition to a new role before his retirement.

When will Huntsman’s new General Counsel, Julia Wright, start?

Julia Wright will join Huntsman as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary effective October 13, 2025.

What role will David M. Stryker hold before his retirement from Huntsman (HUN)?

Before retiring at the end of the year, David M. Stryker will serve as Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, focusing on transition and key strategic initiatives.

Will David M. Stryker remain involved with Huntsman after retirement?

Following his retirement, it is expected that David M. Stryker will enter into an agreement to provide advisory services to Huntsman as an independent consultant on an as needed basis.

What is Julia Wright’s background before joining Huntsman Corporation?

Julia Wright was formerly Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of ChampionX Corporation and previously Vice President and General Counsel of Nabors Industries, Ltd., after starting her career at Vinson and Elkins in Dallas, Texas.

Did Huntsman issue a press release about this leadership change?

Yes. In connection with the leadership change, Huntsman issued a press release dated September 4, 2025, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.