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Georgia-Pacific Names New CEO

Christian Fischer takes over for Jim Hannan, who has new role at Koch

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03.06.17

Christian Fischer has been named CEO Of Georgia-Pacific, succeeding Jim Hannan, who has been named executive vice president and CEO—Enterprises at parent company Koch Industries. Fischer joined Georgia-Pacific in 1989 and has served in many leadership roles within the company, including executive vice president of the packaging and cellulose segment, a role he has held since 2007.

In his new role, Hannan will oversee Georgia-Pacific, INVISTA, Molex and Guardian, as well as Koch’s recently acquired interest in Infor. He will be responsible for driving improvements and advances in these businesses, including the application of technology, software and data analytics. They will continue to report to Dave Robertson, president and COO of Koch Industries.

Scott Light, president of GP PRO, will succeed Fischer as executive vice president of the packaging and cellulose segment. Light joined GP in 1999 and has worked in many businesses. Light will report to Fischer. Additionally, Mike Adams, currently senior vice president of sourcing, has been promoted to president of GP PRO and communication papers. Adams joined GP in 1994 and has served in many roles. Adams will report to Kathy Walters, executive vice president, Georgia-Pacific consumer products segment. Hannan, Fischer, Light and Adams will all continue to be based in Atlanta.

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