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.
These individuals will guide the organization in its efforts to promote the paper and packaging sectors with a focus on sustainability. The appointments, set to begin on January 1, 2025, include:
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Steve Henry, Domtar – Three-year term
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Brandon Bennett, Georgia-Pacific – Three-year term
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Erin Raccah, Sylvamo – Three-year term
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Anne Ayer, Sappi – Two-year term
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Richard Bennett, Suzano Packaging – One-year term
The board, consisting of eight members, represents the four grades of paper funding the “Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds®” campaign. This national promotion program emphasizes sustainability and the value of paper and packaging products.
Officers and Full Board of Directors for 2025
The leadership roles for the coming year have also been confirmed:
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Chair: Steve Henry, President, Paper & Packaging, Domtar
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Vice Chair: Santiago Arbelaez, Vice President of Strategy for the Industrial Packaging Business, International Paper
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Secretary/Treasurer: Richard Bennett, Vice President of Paperboard Sales, Suzano Packaging
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Board Members:
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Anne Ayer, Vice President of Pulp Business and Supply Chain, Sappi
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Brandon Bennett, President of Containerboard, Bleached Board and Kraft, Georgia-Pacific
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An Boon, Vice President of Global Marketing, Graphic Packaging International
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Juan Pablo Perez Chavez, CFO, Smurfit Westrock
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Erin Raccah, Associate General Counsel, Sylvamo
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The Board’s composition ensures a diverse representation of the paper and packaging industries, bolstering its mission to advance innovation and environmental responsibility. As the new term begins, the P+PB aims to continue fostering the sustainable growth and development of these essential sectors.
