Laurie Forbush

Laurie Forbush is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in strategic communications and brand management across various industries. Currently serving as the Sr. Marketing Communications Manager at Avient Corporation since July 2020, Laurie focuses on communications programs for Color & Additives businesses in the Americas, targeting sectors such as Healthcare, Automotive, and Packaging. Prior to Avient, Laurie held senior roles at PolyOne, PPG Industries, and AkzoNobel, developing marketing strategies and managing communications across diverse product segments. With a strong foundation in marketing from Baldwin Wallace University and an Advancing Management Certificate from the Weatherhead School of Management, Laurie's career includes leadership positions in regional marketing at National City Bank and marketing direction at Equitec and Sherwin Williams.