NORTH AMERICA – International Paper (IP) has announced that Tom Hamic, its Chief Commercial Officer, will transition into Executive Vice President and President of North American Packaging Solutions, effective September 1.
In this new position, Hamic will oversee IP’s North American container and containerboard business, reporting to newly appointed CEO Andy Silvernail, who began his tenure on May 1 and led his first IP earnings call last month.
“Tom is a strategic and effective leader with a long track record of success,” said Silvernail.
Hamic, who joined IP in 1991, has held various roles in sales, marketing, finance, and strategic planning in the United States and Europe.
He became a company officer 2009 and a Senior Vice President in 2019. Prior to this new role, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of North American Container and Chief Commercial Officer.
Hamic has frequently addressed IP’s financial performance during quarterly earnings calls, including discussions on price increases and the impact of customer destocking post-COVID-19.
Recent Q2 2024 data revealed a nearly 32% year-over-year increase in containerboard sales volumes, alongside a nearly 6% decrease in corrugated packaging sales volumes. IP is also poised for growth with its major pending acquisition of DS Smith.
PulPac appoints Marcus Palm as New Vice President
PulPac, known for its innovative Dry-Molded Fiber technology, has named Marcus Palm its new Vice President.
Palm, an active board member since 2019, steps into this strategic role with extensive experience in legal affairs, licensing, and business strategy.
Prior to joining PulPac, Palm served as Chief Legal Officer at Välinge Innovation, where he was instrumental in shaping legal strategies and protecting intellectual property.
His achievements in the legal field earned him recognition as Sweden’s best company lawyer. In his new role at PulPac, Palm will focus on strategic business development and advancing the company’s position as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
His deep expertise in aligning legal frameworks with business objectives will be crucial for PulPac’s continued global expansion.
Palm’s appointment is effective immediately, and he will be based at PulPac’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Heinzel Group appoints Karl Achleitner as COO
Heinzel Holding GmbH has appointed Karl Achleitner as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 2, 2024. Achleitner will join Heinzel Group’s top management team alongside CEO Sebastian Heinzel.
Achleitner brings a wealth of industry experience, having recently served as Senior Vice President of Operations Paper at Progroup Paper in Germany.
Achleitner was responsible for Progroup AG’s containerboard machines as a member of its executive management team. He holds degrees in Paper Manufacturing and Business Administration.
Dr. Kurt Maier, the current COO of Heinzel Group, will step down from his operational role to assume the presidency of the Styrian Industries, a Federation of Austrian Industries chapter.
Maier will continue representing the Heinzel Group on advisory boards and advocacy groups and remain involved with Heinzel’s Pöls mill as a Supervisory Board member.
Heinzel Group’s CFO, Barbara Potisk-Eibensteiner, will also leave her position on December 31, 2024, to pursue a new opportunity outside the company. A search for a new CFO is already underway to complete the top management team of Heinzel Group.
Heinzel Group operates at four European sites, producing market pulp, packaging paper, and magazine paper and trading in cellulose, paper, recycled fibre, and packaging solutions.
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