On October 23, 2020, Christopher H. Russell, Jr., Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Kraton Corporation (the Company"), and the Company's principal accounting officer, notified the Company of his decision to resign from the Company effective November 13, 2020. Mr. Russell resigned to pursue opportunities at another company. Mr. Russell's resignation is not a result of any disagreement with the Company's independent auditors or any member of management on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or internal controls. Mr. Russell will remain as the Company's principal accounting officer until the effective date of his resignation.