Article1 min read Dec 18, 2025RYAM Announces Executive TransitionRayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) (the “Company”), a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, announced that President and Chief Executive Officer De Lyle W. Bloomquist has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire by the time of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, expected in May 2026.
Article1 min read Dec 4, 2025Kemira Appoints New CFOKemira appointed Tuomas Mäkipeska Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Group Leadership Team on October 23, 2025. His start date has now been specified, and he will assume his new role on April 1, 2026.
Article2 min read Aug 12, 2025Shailesh Jejurikar Elected P&G President and Chief Executive OfficerJon Moeller to become executive chairman
Article1 min read Jun 19, 2025Rainer Seidl Appointed as New Chief Financial Officer at EverllenceThe Supervisory Board of Everllence has appointed Rainer Seidl to the company’s Executive Board, effective September 1, 2025. Seidl will take over the “Finance” division, succeeding Jürgen Klöpffer, who is leaving the company as part of a retirement arrangement.
Article1 min read May 22, 2025Marko Tulokas Appointed President and CEO of KonecranesKonecranes has appointed Marko Tulokas (b. 1972) as its new President and CEO as of June 1, 2025. He succeeds Konecranes’ current President and CEO Anders Svensson who will leave the company on July 19, 2025, as announced earlier. From the beginning of June until his departure, Anders Svensson will act as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition.
Article3 min read May 1, 2025TricoBraun Appoints New CEOThe packaging company TricorBraun recently announced the appointment of Kevin Weadick as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 5, 2025. Weadick will lead TricorBraun's global operations, reinforcing the company's strategic vision and priorities while driving business performance and a continued focus on innovation and growth.
Article1 min read Apr 10, 2025Kurita America Announces Todd Emslander as Successor to Retiring CEO Greg BeckerKurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of industrial water treatment and process technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Emslander as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025. This announcement aligns with the planned retirement of his predecessor, Greg Becker, a 40-year veteran of the water treatment industry who has guided the company through significant change and growth.
Article2 min read Mar 6, 2025Packaging Corporation of America Announces Planned Management ChangesPackaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) announced the following planned management changes.
Article1 min read Mar 6, 2025International Paper Names Tim Nicholls Executive VP and President of DS SmithTim Nicholls has been named Executive Vice President and President of DS Smith, an International Paper company, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andy Silvernail. Tim has more than 30 years of industry experience including a variety of business and finance leadership roles.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025Important Changes for TAPPI in 2025TAPPI President and CEO Montague Announces Leadership Succession Planning
Article1 min read Feb 20, 2025Jussi Vanhanen Appointed as New CEO of Metsä GroupJussi Vanhanen has been appointed as Metsäliitto Cooperative’s new CEO. He will also be the President and CEO of Metsä Group. Jussi Vanhanen will start in his new position on 1 July 2025. Until 30 June 2025, the position will be held by Metsä Group’s current President and CEO Ilkka Hämälä, who will then transfer to special duties within the company. These duties will continue until 23 October 2025, when he retires.
Article1 min read Feb 11, 2025Magnus Groth, Essity President and CEO, to Step Down During 2025Will leave the company after 14 years
Article1 min read Jan 16, 2025Kadant Black Clawson Promotes Kenny Leathers to PresidentKadant Black Clawson, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., announced the promotion of Kenny Leathers to president. In this capacity, Leathers is responsible for the company's operations in Lebanon, Ohio, which include sales and marketing, R&D, manufacturing, and customer service.
Article1 min read Jan 9, 2025MM Kotkamills has Appointed Marko Pekkola as Its New Chief Executive OfficerMM Kotkamills has appointed Marko Pekkola, M.Sc. (Eng.) as the new CEO from the beginning of 2025. Pekkola succeeds Päivi Suutari, who has served as the company's CEO since autumn 2021 and moves to the company's Senior Advisor from the beginning of 2025 until the end of March 2025, after which she will leave her active day job.
Article1 min read Jan 9, 2025Sonoco Names Interim CFO, Reshuffles RolesSonoco Products Company has announced several leadership changes effective January 3, 2025.
Article1 min read Dec 19, 2024Cascades Welcomes Jean-David Tardif as New EVP for Packaging LeadershipTo support its strategic growth, Cascades Inc (TSX: CAS) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Jean-David Tardif as Executive Vice-President for Packaging.
Article1 min read Dec 5, 2024Jukka Tiitinen, Area President, North America, at Valmet to Retire at Year-EndValmet announced that Jukka Tiitinen, Area President, North America, has decided to retire after a long and successful career at Valmet. Tiitinen will step down from his role on December 31, 2024.
Article1 min read Oct 17, 2024Metsä Group Announces Management Team ChangesKalle Parviainen has been appointed SVP, Metsä Fibre’s sawmill business and member of Metsä Fibre’s Management Team. He will report to Ismo Nousiainen, CEO, Metsä Fibre in this new role. Parviainen has previously worked as CFO at Metsä Wood.
Article1 min read Oct 3, 2024Canfor Pulp Products Announces Leadership TransitionCanfor Pulp Products yesterday announced that Kevin Edgson will be leaving the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on October 31, 2024.
Article1 min read Aug 1, 2024Canfor Announces Leadership TransitionJohn Baird, Chairman of Canfor Corporation's Board of Directors, announced that Don Kayne, President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of the year after 46 years with the company.
Article2 min read Jul 18, 2024Beto Abreu is the New Chief Executive Officer of SuzanoSuzano announced that Beto Abreu is the new CEO of Suzano as of July 1. The executive takes office with the mission of advancing the company's strategic plan, which this year celebrates its centenary and completes the construction of the largest single cellulose production line in the world, in Ribas do Rio Pardo (MS).
Article2 min read Jun 11, 2024Hugues Simon to Succeed Mario Plourde as President and CEO of CascadesWill assume the new role in July of this year
Article2 min read May 23, 2024Cascades Appoints Hugues Simon to Succeed Mario Plourde as President and CEOCascades announced the appointment of Hugues Simon as its new President and CEO. Currently, Mr. Simon is President of the Wood Products business at Resolute Forest Products. He will assume his new role at Cascades no later than July 1, 2024.
Article2 min read May 16, 2024WCP Solutions Promotes Amy Swanson to CEOWest Coast wholesale distributor, WCP Solutions, announces the promotion of Amy Swanson to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
