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Univar Solutions Appoints Christopher D. Pappas as Independent Lead Director of its Board of Directors

Pappas succeeds William S. Stavropoulos who will continue to serve on the Board.

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL., May 9, 2019 – Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced the appointment of Christopher D. Pappas as Independent Lead Director for its Board of Directors. Pappas succeeds William S. Stavropoulos who will continue to serve on the Board. Pappas will also continue as Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair.

“I want to thank Bill for his many contributions as an esteemed and knowledgeable lead director for our Board,” said Stephen D. Newlin, Univar Solutions Executive Chairman. “Our Board and I look forward to working with Chris as Univar Solutions’ Independent Lead Director.”

About Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value added services to customers across a wide range of industries. With the industry’s largest private transportation fleet and North American sales force, a vast supplier network, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, unparalleled logistics know-how, and industry-leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is a committed ally to customers and suppliers, helping them anticipate, navigate, and leverage meaningful growth opportunities. Learn more at www.univarsolutions.com.

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