Board Committee Summaries
The Audit Committee is responsible for oversight of Ashland’s financial reporting, disclosure and related internal controls, risk, and ethics and compliance. The committee recommends the selection of Ashland's independent auditors; reviews the scope and findings of external and internal audits; oversees Ashland's financial affairs; and provides a direct and open avenue of communications between Ashland's internal auditors, its independent auditors and the board of directors.
Members of the Audit Committee for 2021 are:
- Susan L. Main (Chair)
- Brendan Cummins
- Wetteny Joseph
- Jerome A. Peribere
- Scott A. Tozier
The Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality Committee monitors public issues that have an impact on the company. It also oversees Ashland's environmental, health, safety and product compliance practices.
Members of the Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality Committee for 2021 are:
- Janice J. Teal Ph.D. (Chair)
- Steven D. Bishop
- Jay V. Ihlenfeld
- Wetteny Joseph
- Scott A. Tozier
The Governance & Nominating Committee recommends nominees for the board of directors; the desirable size and composition of the board; and the elements of director compensation. The committee also oversees the board's annual review of director performance.
Members of the Governance & Nominating Committee for 2021 are:
- Jerome A. Peribere (Chair)
- Suzan F. Harrison
- Jay V. Ihlenfeld
- Susan L. Main
The Compensation Committee approves salaries of corporate officers and participation in, and awards under, Ashland's incentive plans. The committee also oversees compensation, hiring and performance evaluation policies and the administration of various employee compensation, benefit and retirement plans.
Members of the Compensation Committee for 2021 are:
- Brendan Cummins (Chair)
- Steven D. Bishop
- Suzan F. Harrison
- Janice J. Teal Ph.D.