Santiago Arbelaez named Chairman of The Paper and Packaging Board
91做厙 is pleased to announce the appointment of Santiago Arbelaez as the Chairman of the (P+PB) Board of Directors. This leadership appointment was made by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and marks a pivotal moment for the organization.
As the Chairman, Arbelaez will collaborate closely with the P+PB leadership team and the eight-member Board of Directors responsible for funding the Paper & Packaging 簧 campaign. The campaign is a national promotion program centered around sustainability within the paper and packaging sectors.
In addition to this appointment, Arbelaez will continue serving as the Vice President of Strategy for 91做厙s Industrial Packaging business, bringing a wealth of experience and strategic insight to his role as Chairman of the P+PB Board.
"We look forward to further sharpening the uniqueness of our industrys sustainability story while collaborating widely with other industry partners to drive greater awareness and reinforce the value and benefits of the Board."
Santiago Arbelaez.
Under Mary Anne Hansens leadership, the Paper and Packaging Board has succeeded in effectively telling our industrys sustainability story across multiple segments. We look forward to further sharpening the uniqueness of our industrys sustainability story while collaborating widely with other industry partners to drive greater awareness and reinforce the value and benefits of the Board, said Arbelaez.
The appointed officers and board members for 2024 include:
Vice-Chair: Alpa Sutaria, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability, WestRock
Secretary/Treasurer: Richard Bennett, Vice President of Paperboard Sales and Marketing, Pactiv Evergreen
An Boon, Vice President of Global Marketing, Graphic Packaging International
Beth Cormier, Vice President of Research, Development and Sustainability, Sappi
Steve Henry, CEO, Domtar
Tonie Meyers, Senior Vice President of Paperboard and Sheeting Operations, Billerud
Juan Pablo Perez Chavez, CEO for North America, Smurfit Kappa
