MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Paper (NYSE: IP) announced the following senior leadership
changes.
Thomas J. Plath has been elected
by the board of directors to become Senior Vice President, Human
Resources and Global Citizenship, effective March 1, 2017. Mr. Plath joined International
Paper in 1991, serving most recently as Vice President, Human
Resources, Global Businesses.
The company also announced the retirement of Thomas G. Kadien, Senior Vice President, Human
Resources, Government Relations and Global Citizenship. Mr. Kadien
joined the company in 1978 and will retire effective June 30, 2017.
"For nearly four decades, Tom
Kadien has left an indelible mark on International Paper,
not only as a leader but as a colleague and friend. We wish him the
very best in retirement," said Mark
Sutton, Chairman and CEO. "Tom
Plath will lead our efforts to continue to attract, engage
and develop our colleagues around the world. Tom will be an
excellent addition to our senior leadership team."
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global producer of
renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper products with
manufacturing operations in North
America, Latin America,
Europe, North Africa, Asia and Russia. We produce packaging
products that protect and promote goods, and enable world-wide
commerce; pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal hygiene
products that promote health and wellness; papers that facilitate
education and communication; and paper bags, cups and food
containers that provide convenience and portability. We are
headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.,
and employ approximately 55,000 colleagues located in more than 24
countries. Net sales for 2016 were $21
billion. For more information about International
Paper, our products and global citizenship efforts, please visit
internationalpaper.com.
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