Sappi, the world’s leading producer of coated fine paper, today announced that Mark Gardner (52), a 26 year veteran of Sappi in North America, has been appointed as President and chief executive officer of Sappi Fine Paper North America as from 01 October 2007. Mark had been appointed interim chief executive officer after the resignation of Ronee Hagen in April 2007. Mark, who was most recently Vice President of Manufacturing, has also held leadership roles for supply chain, customer service and overall manufacturing.
Commenting on the appointment Ralph Boëttger, Chief Executive Officer of Sappi Limited said:
“Mark has extensive experience of the paper industry and a strong track record within Sappi. He is well placed to lead Sappi’s efforts in the important North American market.”
Mark Gardner, an American, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Southern Maine.
About Sappi Limited
A global leader in the pulp and paper industry, Sappi Limited (JSE, LSE, NYSE) conducts its business through two business units, Sappi Fine Paper and Sappi Forest Products. Sappi Fine Paper, operating in Europe, North America and South Africa, produces a wide range of coated fine paper brands with an international reputation for quality and innovation. The company also produces a range of uncoated graphic and business papers, coated and uncoated specialty papers, as well as casting release papers. Sappi Forest Products owns or manages approximately 540,000 hectares of plantations through Sappi Forests; is a leading Southern African fully integrated pulp, packaging paper and newsprint business through Sappi Kraft ; and is the world's leading producer of chemical cellulose used in the manufacture of viscose fibre through Sappi Saiccor; Sappi Trading, based in Hong Kong, operates a trading network for the international sales and distribution of the products of the two divisions outside their core operating regions. Sappi has manufacturing operations in eight countries, sales offices in 50 countries and customers in over 100 countries around the world.
About Sappi Fine Paper North America
Sappi Fine Paper North America is the leading North American producer of coated fine paper used in premium magazines, catalogues, books and high-end print advertising. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Sappi Fine Paper North America is known for innovation and quality. Its brand names McCoy, Lustro Offset Environmental, Opus, and Somerset are some of the industry’s most widely recognized and specified. SFPNA is a division of Sappi Limited.
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