Univar : Names Matthew Ottaway as Vice President Focused Industries for EMEA

LONDON, July 24, 2017 - Univar BV, a subsidiary of Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ('Univar'), a global chemical and ingredients distributor and provider of value-added services, has named Matthew Ottaway as vice president Focused Industries, EMEA.

Ottaway will report to Nick Powell, whom he succeeds following Powell's recent appointment to president, EMEA & APAC.

'Matthew has extensive experience in EMEA's specialty chemical and ingredients markets, positioning him well to lead our Focused Industries,' said Powell. 'His people-led emphasis for our Personal Care business unlocked added value for our customers and suppliers, which in turn spurred growth for our business. I look forward to his continued contributions as he extends his expertise to other parts of our Focused Industries business and continues to deliver value for our customers and supplier partners.'

Ottaway first joined Univar in 2007 and most recently served as industry director for Personal Care in EMEA. Prior to his current role, Ottaway was sales director at ISP, commercial general manager with Blagden Specialty Chemicals and sales operations director for EMEA at Avery Dennison.

Univar's Focused Industries line of business provides dedicated expertise to three core industries: Food Ingredients, Personal Care and Coatings & Adhesives. Univar provides its customers with unmatched value through marketplace understanding and technical support from Univar professionals who truly understand chemistry and keep up with the trends of the industry. For suppliers, the company's simplified supply chain reduces their costs as well as extends the reach of technical expertise into local markets. Each industry has its own network of dedicated sales professionals, product managers, technicians, application development specialists and customer service support deployed locally.

'During the last two years, Univar has made amazing strides investing and shaping our European Personal Care business into a highly successful distribution partner to suppliers and customers alike,' said Ottaway. 'We have invested in people, laboratories and developed market-focused sales strategies and now look forward to accelerating the growth ambitions for our CASE and Food businesses in addition to Personal Care.'

About Univar

Founded in 1924, Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR), is a global chemical and ingredients distributor and provider of value-added services, working with leading suppliers worldwide. Supported by a comprehensive team of sales and technical professionals with deep specialty and market expertise, Univar operates hundreds of distribution facilities throughout North America, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Univar delivers tailored customer solutions through a broad product and services portfolio sustained by one of the most extensive industry distribution networks in the world. For more information, visit www.univar.com.

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