Graphic Packaging Announces New Board Member

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) has announced the appointment of Mary K. Rhinehart to its board of directors, effective February 16. Rhinehart brings over 40 years of experience from her tenure at Johns Manville, where she served as President and CEO until 2020. Her expertise spans finance, supply chain, and strategic growth. Both Phil Martens, Chairman, and Michael Doss, President and CEO, expressed confidence in her ability to contribute to the company’s Vision 2025 goals and enhance its leadership position in sustainable packaging.

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ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) announced today that Mary K. Rhinehart has joined its board of directors, effective February 16. In her more than four-decade career with Johns Manville (JM), a leading manufacturer of premium-quality building and specialty products, Ms. Rhinehart held various executive roles and continues to serve as Chairman of the company. She served as President and CEO from 2012 to 2020, after serving as CFO for eight years. She has been Chairman since 2014.

Ms. Rhinehart also held leadership roles at JM in global treasury, global supply chain, human resources and strategic business development, as well as managing several of the company's businesses.

Graphic Packaging's Chairman, Phil Martens, commented, "Mary is an accomplished executive who guided a complex global company to leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. We are pleased to welcome Mary to our board, and we believe her expertise will add value to Graphic Packaging."

Michael Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging, added, "The depth of knowledge that Mary brings to the board will provide critical guidance as we work toward achieving our Vision 2025 and embodying an inclusive growth culture here at Graphic Packaging."  

Ms. Rhinehart currently serves as a non-executive director for CRH, a global leader in building materials. In addition, she is a member of the Executive Committee for the Policy Advisory Board of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies; University of Denver Board of Trustees; International Women's Forum; and The Colorado Forum.

About Graphic Packaging Holding Company

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. The Company is a leading provider of sustainable paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage, foodservice, and other consumer products companies. The Company operates on a global basis, is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and paper-based foodservice products in the United States, and holds leading market positions in coated recycled paperboard, coated unbleached kraft paperboard and solid bleached sulfate paperboard. The Company's customers include many of the world's most widely-recognized companies and brands. Additional information about Graphic Packaging, its business and its products is available on the Company's web site at www.graphicpkg.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new board member of Graphic Packaging (GPK)?

Mary K. Rhinehart has been appointed to the board of Graphic Packaging.

What is Mary K. Rhinehart's background?

She has over 40 years of experience at Johns Manville, serving as President and CEO from 2012-2020.

When did Mary K. Rhinehart join the board of GPK?

She joined the board on February 16, 2021.

What does Graphic Packaging (GPK) focus on?

Graphic Packaging specializes in sustainable paper-based packaging solutions.