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Stora Enso, a global leader in renewable products, has announced the appointment of Pasi Kyckling as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

HEINZEL Holding GmbH has announced the appointment of Karl Achleitner as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 2, 2024.

PulPac, the innovative company behind Dry Molded Fiber technology, has appointed Marcus Palm as its new Vice President.

International Paper has appointed Tom Hamic as the new Executive Vice President and President of North American Packaging Solutions, a role created to strengthen the company’s leadership in the packaging industry.

Domtar Corporation has announced the appointment of Tracy Altenbaumer as the new manager of its Ashdown Mill in Arkansas.

The Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ) has appointed Geneviève Mathieu as its new President and CEO.

International Paper has announced that Tom Plath, the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, will leave the company at the end of 2024.

Port Hawkesbury Paper has announced the appointment of Eric Huard as Director of Specialty Sales.

ANDRITZ has announced the appointment of Vanessa Hellwing to its Executive Board, effective January 1, 2025.

The Paper Excellence Group has announced the appointment of Luc Theriault as President of its Wood Products business unit, effective August 26, 2024.

UPM Raflatac has named Brinder Gill as the new Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Americas Region, effective August 1, 2024.

July 25, 2024 (ROME, ITA) – The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) has announced Ms. Heidi Brock, President and CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), as its new President.

John Baird, Chairman of Canfor Corporation's Board of Directors, announced that Don Kayne, President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of the year after 46 years with the company.

ATLANTA, July 22, 2024 - Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) today announced that consumer packaged goods industry executive Andy Callahan has joined its Board of Directors, as the company ushers in ambitious Vision 2030 goals announced in February.

Kimberly-Clark, the global consumer products company, has announced Craig Slavtcheff as its new Chief Research and Development Officer, effective July 29, 2024.

Domtar is proud to announce that Randy Adams, health and safety manager at Kingsport Mill, has been awarded the Pulp and Paper Safety Association’s (PPSA) Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor given by the association.

PAPTAC’s Alkaline Committee is proud to announce its new chair : Olivia Carter from Dryden Fibre Canada

Suzano, the world’s largest market pulp producer, today announces that Beto Abreu has assumed the role of CEO.

Susana Alejandro has officially assumed the Presidency of Saica Group, succeeding Ramón Alejandro, who led the company for 14 years.

A familiar face around the Irving Pulp & Paper mill in Saint John, New Brunswick, Al Hubbard is celebrating 51 years of service with J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI).

Billerud is pleased to announce that Gert Larsson has joined the company as the new Senior Vice President of Operations and Deputy President for Billerud Europe.