International Paper Names New Leaders: A Strategic Shift Towards Sustainability and Growth

International Paper (IP), a global leader in sustainable packaging, pulp, and other fiber-based products, has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments aimed at driving growth and sustainability. These appointments, effective as of January 4, 2023, reflect the company's commitment to strategic agility, industry expertise, and functional roles in enhancing the customer experience and differentiating its performance.



The new leadership appointments include:

1. Tom Hamic as Senior Vice President, North American Container and Chief Commercial Officer. Hamic brings extensive sales, marketing, and strategy leadership experience, having previously led significant commercial and financial improvements in the company's Global Cellulose Fibers business.
2. Jay Royalty as Senior Vice President, Containerboard and Recycling. Royalty has served in various converting, sales, marketing, and finance leadership roles and will also retain interim responsibility for the company's EMEA Packaging business.
3. Clay Ellis as Senior Vice President, Global Cellulose Fibers. Ellis has served in a variety of manufacturing, engineering, technical, and commercial leadership roles and brings a strong background in the pulp business to his new position.
4. Aimee Gregg as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Information Technology. Gregg has served in various sales, operations, and business leadership roles in the company's North American Industrial Packaging business and brings a diverse skill set to her new functional role.
5. Allison Magness as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Environment, Health and Safety. Magness has served in various engineering, manufacturing, and business leadership roles and brings a strong focus on operational excellence and sustainability to her new position.

These appointments align with International Paper's strategic vision and risk management approach by emphasizing strategic agility, industry expertise, functional roles, sustainability, risk management, and succession planning. The diverse talent and perspective of these senior leaders will guide plans to "Build a Better IP" and help the company continue to fulfill its vision of being among the most successful, sustainable, and responsible companies in the world.



The new leadership team will work closely with Mark Sutton, Chairman of the Board, and Andy Silvernail, CEO-Elect, to drive growth and sustainability initiatives. Sutton's legacy includes leading the company through significant economic challenges and achieving record-level market capitalization during his tenure. Silvernail, with his extensive experience leading global companies in the manufacturing and technology sectors, brings a strong track record of creating value and driving results.

In conclusion, International Paper's new leadership appointments reflect the company's commitment to strategic agility, industry expertise, functional roles, sustainability, risk management, and succession planning. These appointments will help International Paper continue to fulfill its vision of being among the most successful, sustainable, and responsible companies in the world, driving growth and sustainability in the competitive packaging industry.