Graphic Packaging International Names New Executives in Americas and International Business Units

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company has appointed Maggie Bidlingmaier as EVP and President of the Americas business unit, effective immediately. With a background at Invista, she brings leadership experience that aligns with the company's vision of market growth.

Joe Yost transitions to EVP and President of the International business unit. He will oversee operations outside the Americas, crucial for integrating the recent AR Packaging acquisition. These strategic appointments aim to enhance team dynamics and accelerate growth, ultimately benefiting stakeholders.

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Maggie Bidlingmaier's appointment is expected to accelerate growth and expansion.
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01/05/2022 - 08:00 AM

ATLANTA, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (the "Company" or "Graphic Packaging") announced today that Maggie Bidlingmaier will join Graphic Packaging as EVP and President of the Americas business unit. Ms. Bidlingmaier was most recently President, Performance Solutions for Invista, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, where she led numerous multimillion-dollar global businesses within the flooring, apparel and airbag fiber segments. Prior to that, she was Vice President, Surfaces at Invista, following a successful career with Avery Dennison in global sales and marketing roles of increasing responsibility.

President and CEO of Graphic Packaging, Michael Doss, commented, "Maggie's expertise in driving comprehensive vision shifts to accelerate growth and expansion complements our vision of growing with the best customers in the best markets and generating superior returns for our stakeholders. We look forward to Maggie's leadership in developing team dynamics that will drive our high-performance culture to the next level."

Joe Yost, previously EVP and President, Americas, has been appointed EVP and President of the International business unit, based in Brussels. In this role, Mr. Yost will have responsibility for converting operations outside the Americas, including the Company's businesses in EMEA, Australia and New Zealand. Michael Doss continued, "Joe has been instrumental in positioning our Americas business as a leader in the fiber-based packaging segment, and his prior experience in leading our European business will prove valuable as we integrate the AR Packaging acquisition into our global portfolio. I am excited to have someone with Joe's track record of achievement moving into this critical leadership position."

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 fiber-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.