AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: SHLM) announced today that Patricia M. Mishic has been appointed Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.  Mishic's responsibilities will include overseeing the Company's global marketing and sales strategy; coordinating global technical activities; managing the Company's new product engine; and developing new markets.  She will report to Joseph M. Gingo, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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"Patty has extensive experience in successfully developing and executing global marketing strategies, cultivating strategic channel partnerships, and building new businesses in the plastics industry.  We look forward to her contributions as A. Schulman continues to expand its presence and product portfolio around the world," Gingo said.

Since 2000, Mishic has served in a variety of global business development, marketing and business management positions for Dow Chemical Company.  Most recently, she was Global Director of Marketing Excellence for Dow's Performance Materials and Performance Plastics divisions.  In her various roles at Dow, she has had responsibilities for aligning global market and technology growth platforms, leading key projects and start-ups, and overseeing global commercial, sales and marketing activities for the respective businesses.

Prior to joining Dow, Mishic held several senior marketing, business, sales and communications positions in the medical/surgical, light industrial, environmental consulting and construction/transportation industries.

She received a master's degree in business administration from the University of Akron and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Youngstown State University.  She also completed the Babson College and IMD executive management and entrepreneurial programs.

About A. Schulman, Inc.

Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, A. Schulman is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins.  These materials are used in a variety of consumer, industrial, automotive and packaging applications.  The Company employs about 3,000 people and has 35 manufacturing facilities globally.  A. Schulman reported net sales of $2.2 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2011.  Additional information about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com.

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