Industry People
Glatfelter Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 05, 2023 - Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, today announced that Mr. Boris Illetschko has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. Welcomes New Director of Supply Chain and Logistics
Monadnock Paper Mills, a manufacturer of technical specialty and premium printing and packaging papers, announced that Stephen (Steve) Murphy has rejoined the Company as Director of Supply Chain and Logistics.
President and CEO of Stora Enso Receives TAPPI/PIMA 2023 Executive of the Year Award
Highest honor recognizes management excellence and outstanding industry contributions
Munksjö appoints Manfred Bracher as CEO
Manfred Bracher is appointed CEO of Munksjö, effective May 1st, 2023.
Passing of David McDonald
It is with sadness that we learned of the passing of David McDonald on March 21st at the age of 72.
Billerud Appoints New President for North America
Billerud announces the appointment of Deputy President and General Counsel for Billerud North America, Kevin Kuznicki, as the new President for Billerud North America.
Co-Founder John Keppler Rejoins Enviva Inc. as Executive Chairman of the Board
Thomas Meth to continue as President & CEO and Ralph Alexander will transition to Lead Independent Director
Stew Gibson Appointed to FPAC Board of Directors
Paper Excellence Canada is pleased to announce that Stew Gibson, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, was recently appointed to the board of directors for Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). FPAC is a non-profit association that represents many of Canada’s largest forestry companies.
Albany International Announces CEO Succession Plan
ROCHESTER, N.H. - Mar. 13, 2023 - Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) announced today that President and CEO Bill Higginshas notified the company’s Board of Directors of his desire to retire.
Mativ Announces Greg Weitzel as New Chief Financial Officer
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – March 15, 2023 – Mativ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MATV), a global leader in specialty materials, today announced that Greg Weitzel will succeed Andrew Wamser as global chief financial officer for the ~$3 billion manufacturer of critical components and engineered solutions.
Feng Jiang Receives Faculty of Forestry Research Award
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Feng Jiang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science, for winning the Faculty’s Research Award.
Clearwater Paper Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer
SPOKANE, Wash. - Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today announced the planned departure of Michael Murphy as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
UPM Raflatac strengthens its leadership team in the Americas with three recent appointments
UPM Raflatac has made three important appointments in its Americas leadership team to support the company’s growth strategy.
Forest Practices Board names new chair
The Forest Practices Board has announced that Keith Atkinson has been appointed as chair of the independent forest auditing and investigating body for a three-year term, effective Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Robert Kreizenbeck leaves Billerud
Billerud's North America President, Robert Kreizenbeck, is leaving the company.
Domtar Senior Leader Joins TAPPI Board of Directors
Members of the Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry (TAPPI) recently elected Bill Edwards, Domtar’s senior vice president of pulp and paper operations, to serve on the TAPPI board of directors.
Mercer International Inc. announces resignation of its CFO, David Ure, and promotion of Richard Short to CFO
NEW YORK, NY, February 27, 2023 ‑ Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC) today announced that David Ure, who has served as CFO and Secretary since 2015, will be leaving the Company effective June 1, 2023.
Brian N. Brogdon Honored with TAPPI’s 2023 Herman L. Joachim Distinguished Service Award
(ATLANTA) February 27, 2023 – TAPPI is pleased to announce that Brian N. Brogdon, Ph.D., TAPPI Fellow, has been named winner of the prominent Herman L. Joachim Distinguished Service Award.
TAPPI Announces New Directors and Officers of the Board
Newly elected Include Representatives from Domtar, Chevron Phillips, Sun Automation, GranBio and International Paper
Jessica Alm to join Essity's Executive Management Team
Hygiene and health company Essity today announced that Jessica Alm will join Essity’s Executive Management Team in the role of Chief Communication Officer.
North Carolina State University’s Professor and Buckman Distinguished Scientist Named Recipient of TAPPI’s 2023 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award
Highest TAPPI honor recognizes lifelong scientific achievements