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Rayonier Advanced Materials appoints Scott Sutton as CEO, effective Jan 5, 2026
RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.
- Scott Sutton, former Olin CEO, succeeds DeLyle Bloomquist who steps down as CEO and board member.
- Sutton receives $1M base salary, 100% target bonus (0-200% range), and $3.3M equity grant for FY2026.
- Inducement PSU award: target 750k shares, vesting based on RYAM stock price ($15 threshold, $30 target, $45 max) over 3-year performance period with 1-year holding requirement.
- Bloomquist will stay as advisor until May 13, 2026, receiving continued base salary and 2025/2026 cash incentive eligibility.