Georgia-Pacific names Keith Hamilton as President of Corrugated division

USA – Georgia-Pacific has appointed Keith Hamilton as the new President of its Corrugated business segment, placing him at the helm of a major division comprising 35 facilities including box plants, sheet feeders, and digital print and mailer brands.

Hamilton, who joined Georgia-Pacific in 2018, previously served as Regional Area Operations Leader for the Corrugated business.

During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s safety programs and fostering a principle-based corporate culture.

Before joining Georgia-Pacific, Hamilton built a diverse career portfolio with roles at General Motors, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and as a nuclear plant operator in the U.S. Navy.

In his new role, Hamilton will lead both operations and commercial teams, with a focus on driving performance, team collaboration, and continued innovation.

Pat Boushka, Executive Vice President of Georgia-Pacific Packaging and Cellulose, commented, “We are thrilled to have Keith lead our integrated Corrugated business. His deep understanding of our operations and people makes him uniquely qualified for this opportunity.

“He has already been instrumental in transforming our Corrugated segment, and we are confident that his principled leadership and collaborative approach will shape our long-term success.”

Beyond his executive role, Hamilton is active in industry circles. He serves on the boards of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, the Corrugated Packaging Council, and the Association of Manufacturing Excellence. He also contributes to the Fibre Box Association Safety Committee.

Hamilton holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Florida State University and master’s degrees in both mechanical engineering and management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Hamilton said, “I am honored to lead our Corrugated organization and excited to continue advancing our vision—one team working together to achieve results.”

Reconomy appoints Former SABMiller and BBC Worldwide Executive as CFO

Reconomy, a leading provider of compliance and waste management services, has appointed Philip Vincent as the Group’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Vincent brings more than 20 years of experience in senior finance roles across both public and private multinational companies.

He joins Reconomy from ZIGUP (formerly Redde Northgate), where he served as CFO. Prior to that, Vincent held executive positions including Finance Director for Asia Pacific at SABMiller and spent nearly 12 years at BBC Worldwide, eventually becoming CFO.

A qualified Chartered Accountant, Vincent trained with KPMG and brings a strong track record of strategic financial leadership.

Guy Wakeley, CEO of Reconomy, welcomed the appointment, “I am delighted to welcome Philip to Reconomy at this exciting time.

“His extensive and relevant experience will be invaluable as we continue to execute our strategic priorities, strengthen our leadership in the international circularity market, and scale operations across North America. The leadership team looks forward to working with him.”

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