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.
Plath has been with International Paper for 33 years, holding various roles in HR, operations, marketing, and general management. He became an officer in 2013 and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2017. In 2023, his responsibilities expanded to include aviation, real estate, communications, sustainability, and government relations.
As International Paper begins the search for his successor, Plath’s current responsibilities will be reassigned immediately. To ensure a seamless transition, he will remain with the company in an advisory role through the end of 2024.
International Paper, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, is a global leader in sustainable packaging, pulp, and other fiber-based products, and is recognized as one of the world’s largest recyclers. With approximately 39,000 employees worldwide, the company serves customers across North America, Europe, Latin America, and North Africa.
