Memphis, Tenn., USA - September 9, 2014, Memphis, Tenn., USA - International Paper announced that it has elected Mark S. Sutton chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2014 and chairman of the board, effective January 1, 2015.
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Mr. Sutton currently serves as president and chief operating officer responsible for leading and running the company's global operations. Prior to his current role he was senior vice president, industrial packaging.
Mr. Sutton's previous positions with International Paper include senior vice president of Printing & Communications Papers the Americas, senior vice president of Global Supply Chain, vice president of Supply Chain, vice president of Corporate Strategic Planning, vice president and general manager of European Corrugated Packaging Operations, general manager for Pressure Sensitive Products, sales and marketing manager for Industrial Papers, and manager of the company's Thilmany Mill. He joined International Paper in 1984 as an engineer at the company's Pineville, La., mill.
The company also announced the retirement of John V. Faraci, who has served as CEO and chairman of the board of directors since November 2003.
Mr. Faraci led the transformation of International Paper that began in 2005, when the company included more than a dozen different businesses, from chemicals to real estate to forestry. Mr. Faraci served in roles including president, executive vice president and chief financial officer before being named to the company's top job. He will remain CEO until October 31 and chairman until December 31 and will serve as a special advisor until he retires February 28, 2015.
Thomas G. Kadien was named senior vice president, human resources, communications and global government relations along with current responsibilities for supply chain and IP India, effective November 1.
Currently, Mr. Kadien is senior vice president, N.A. consumer packaging, with responsibilities for operations in India and China. He has been with International Paper since 1978.
Paul J. Karre, senior vice president, human resources and communications, will retire following a period of transition.
After working in a variety of corporate and global business human resource roles, Mr. Karre was appointed vice president, human resources, in July 2000. He became senior vice president, human resources and communications, in 2009. He has been with the company since 1974.
Timothy S. Nicholls was named senior vice president, industrial packaging effective November 1.
Currently, Mr. Nicholls is senior vice president, printing and communications papers–the Americas. Mr. Nicholls' previous positions included senior vice president and chief financial officer, vice president of finance, and vice president and CFO, IP Europe. He has been with International Paper since 1991.
William Hoel, who was acting senior vice president of industrial packaging, will resume his role as senior vice president, Container the Americas.
W. Michael Amick, Jr., was elected senior vice president, N.A. papers, pulp and consumer packaging, effective November 1.
Currently he serves as International Paper vice president and president, IP India, and as executive chairman, International Paper APPM Limited. Prior to his role in India, he was vice president and general manager for the coated paperboard business. He has been with International Paper since 1990.
Glenn R. Landau was elected International Paper senior vice president, effective November 1, and will continue as president, IP Latin America, with responsibilities for operations in Brazil, and will report to Sutton.
Since 2013, Mr. Landau has served as International Paper vice president and president, IP Latin America. Previously, he served as vice president, investor relations, and as vice president and general manager, containerboard and recycling. He has been with the company since 1991.
Rampraveen Swaminathan was named president, IP India, effective November 1. ■