Industry People

Kadant Black Clawson, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., has announced the promotion of Kenny Leathers to president.

Valmet has announced the appointment of David Nelson as interim Head of its North American business.

Joonas Kukkonen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Finland and the Baltics.

Huhtamaki has announced the appointment of Ralf K. Wunderlich as its new President and CEO.

MM Kotkamills has officially named Marko Pekkola its new CEO, starting January 1, 2025.

Sonoco Products Company has announced several leadership changes effective January 3, 2025.

Tyler Rajeski has been named Chief Executive Officer of Twin Rivers Paper Company, effective February 1, 2025.

The Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) has announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has named Kim Haakstad as its new President and CEO, effective immediately.

Billerud has announced the appointment of Jaakko Nikkilä as President of Billerud Europe and member of the Group Management Team, effective May 1, 2025.

Hood Container Corporation, a leading name in the containerboard and packaging industry, announced today that Alan Clark will assume the role of President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2025.

Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the John S. Bates Gold Medal Winner!

Luc Thériault, who assumed leadership of Domtar’s Wood Products business unit in August 2024, brings over three decades of experience in the forest products industry to his role.

In a recent article featured on the Domtar Newsroom, Karen Roach, the general manager of the Grenada, Mississippi mill and chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee, shared her inspiring journey through the forest products industry.

PPC’s Board Includes Industry Leaders Poised to Drive Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence in Paperboard Packaging

To support its strategic growth, Cascades Inc (TSX: CAS) is proud to announce the appointments of two Executive Vice-Presidents.

Lucart has announced changes to its Board of Directors following a strategic investment by Azzurra Capital.

Ahlstrom has announced that Sophie Haan, Executive Vice President of the Protective Materials division and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, will be leaving the company at the end of January 2025 to pursue a new career opportunity.

Progroup AG, a leading manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated board in Europe, has announced the appointment of Christian Dietershagen as the new Head of Operations Paper (OPP), effective January 1, 2025.

SCA has announced the appointment of Petteri Kalela as the new President of the Containerboard and Pulp business areas, effective no later than June 1, 2025.

Experts in biorefinery, nanocellulose, lignin, and biobased products, join the Board