The DNA of Success: Marcez Mitchell's Philosophy of Leadership
Marcez Mitchell, VP of North American Container (NAC) Specialty at International Paper (IP), is leading his team to success through authentic leadership. Starting as an intern in 1999, Marcez has risen through the ranks, bringing a wealth of experience to his current role. His leadership philosophy, inspired by his father, emphasizes authenticity, transparency, and trust.
Under Marcez's guidance, NAC Specialty is embracing innovation and a profitability mindset to expand its offerings in paper bags, molded fiber, Enhanced Graphics Solutions, SpaceKraft®, and specialty retail and packaging display. Marcez believes that NAC Specialty has significant growth potential and is poised to make a substantial impact on IP's future.
Marcez Mitchell, VP della Specialità Container per il Nord America (NAC) presso International Paper (IP), sta guidando il suo team verso il successo attraverso una leadership autentica. Iniziando come stagista nel 1999, Marcez è salito nei ranghi, portando una vasta esperienza nel suo ruolo attuale. La sua filosofia di leadership, ispirata da suo padre, enfatizza autenticità, trasparenza e fiducia.
Sotto la guida di Marcez, NAC Specialty sta abbracciando l'innovazione e una mentalità orientata alla redditività per ampliare la sua offerta di borse di carta, fibra stampata, Soluzioni grafiche avanzate, SpaceKraft® e espositori per il commercio al dettaglio e imballaggio specializzati. Marcez crede che NAC Specialty abbia un grande potenziale di crescita e sia pronta a avere un impatto sostanziale sul futuro di IP.
Marcez Mitchell, VP de Especialidad de Contenedores de América del Norte (NAC) en International Paper (IP), está liderando a su equipo hacia el éxito mediante un liderazgo auténtico. Comenzando como pasante en 1999, Marcez ha ascendido en las filas, aportando una gran experiencia a su papel actual. Su filosofía de liderazgo, inspirada por su padre, enfatiza autenticidad, transparencia y confianza.
Bajo la dirección de Marcez, NAC Specialty está adoptando la innovación y una mentalidad de rentabilidad para expandir su oferta en bolsas de papel, fibra moldeada, Soluciones Gráficas Mejoradas, SpaceKraft® y exhibiciones de empaques y comercio especializado. Marcez cree que NAC Specialty tiene un potencial de crecimiento significativo y está en posición de tener un impacto considerable en el futuro de IP.
Marcez Mitchell은 International Paper (IP)의 북미 컨테이너(NAC) 전문 부서의 부사장으로서 진정한 리더십을 통해 팀을 성공으로 이끌고 있습니다. 1999년 인턴으로 시작한 Marcez는 현재의 역할에 필요한 풍부한 경험을 쌓으며 승진해왔습니다. 그의 리더십 철학은 아버지에게서 영감을 받았으며, 진정성, 투명성, 그리고 신뢰를 강조합니다.
Marcez의 지도 아래 NAC Specialty는 혁신과 수익성 마인드를 받아들이며 종이 가방, 성형 섬유, 강화 그래픽 솔루션, SpaceKraft®, 그리고 전문 소매 및 포장 디스플레이 상품을 확대하고 있습니다. Marcez는 NAC Specialty가 상당한 성장 잠재력을 가지고 있으며, IP의 미래에 큰 영향을 미칠 준비가 되어 있다고 믿습니다.
Marcez Mitchell, VP des Contenants Spécialisés pour l'Amérique du Nord (NAC) chez International Paper (IP), guide son équipe vers le succès grâce à un leadership authentique. Commencant comme stagiaire en 1999, Marcez a gravi les échelons, apportant une richesse d'expérience à son rôle actuel. Sa philosophie de leadership, inspirée par son père, met l'accent sur authenticité, transparence et confiance.
Sous la direction de Marcez, NAC Specialty adopte l'innovation et une mentalité de rentabilité pour élargir son offre dans sacs en papier, fibre moulée, Solutions Graphiques Améliorées, SpaceKraft® et affichages spécialisés pour le retail et l'emballage. Marcez croit que NAC Specialty a un potentiel de croissance significatif et est bien positionnée pour avoir un impact substantiel sur l'avenir d'IP.
Marcez Mitchell, VP der Specialty Container für Nordamerika (NAC) bei International Paper (IP), führt sein Team erfolgreich durch authentische Führung. Als Praktikant im Jahr 1999 gestartet, hat Marcez die Karriereleiter erklommen und bringt eine Fülle von Erfahrungen in seine derzeitige Rolle ein. Seine Führung فلسوفی, die von seinem Vater inspiriert wurde, betont Authentizität, Transparenz und Vertrauen.
Unter der Leitung von Marcez nimmt NAC Specialty Innovation und eine Profitabilitätsorientierung an, um ihr Angebot im Papiertüten, geformte Fasern, verbesserte Grafiklösungen, SpaceKraft® und spezialisierte Einzelhandels- und Verpackungsdisplay zu erweitern. Marcez glaubt, dass NAC Specialty erhebliches Wachstumspotential hat und bereit ist, einen erheblichen Einfluss auf die Zukunft von IP auszuüben.
- NAC Specialty is thriving under Marcez Mitchell's leadership
- The team is embracing innovation and finding new ways to meet customer needs
- NAC Specialty has adopted a profitability mindset to drive vertical growth
- The business has strong support within IP, allowing for rapid growth and innovative ideas
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2024 / International Paper Company
By Caroline Carney, Communications Intern
Authenticity is critical to leadership. That means trying to be yourself - this involves some self-disclosure, admitting what you don't know and being willing to ask questions.
-Robert S. Kaplan, Emeritus Professor of Leadership at the Harvard Business School
North American Container's (NAC) specialty products may not be the first thing people think of when IP comes to mind, but it is a team that is quickly making a strong impact with customers. NAC Specialty is thriving because of its leadership team. Marcez Mitchell is the VP of NAC Specialty, and his ability to lead with grace and intentionality has helped this team become what it is today.
NAC Communications Coordinator, Michelle Winetrout, had the opportunity to sit down with Marcez and learn about his leadership philosophy and what his plans are for the future of NAC and IP.
A graduate of Clemson University, Marcez started his IP career as a summer intern in 1999 and gained an array of experiences across the company, including forest resources, procurement and supply planning. By 2020, Marcez took on a director role in Supply Chain, and later, he became general manager for NAC's bag and molded fiber business in April of 2023. He was promoted to his current leadership role in November of 2023.
Marcez attributes his success to being as authentic as possible, even in challenging situations. He strives not to let a title, department or business modify his DNA, thus allowing him the freedom to be real and personable whether he is in the office or at home, just like his father.
Growing up, Marcez watched his father take on many titles in the church where he worked. No matter the title, his father continued to be himself and was someone people could always rely on. It made him an effective leader.
Marcez strives to reflect his father's ability to lead the people around him by being authentic, true and, most importantly, "being able to deliver tough news in the way that people can digest rather than pushing people away." Marcez believes that a great leader can tell the truth with grace no matter the situation. He says that this quality "provides a level of transparency, and with transparency, [one] can more easily develop trust.," Trust, he asserts, is what builds a great team.
His father also taught him to deliver good news in a "manner that people feel appreciated along the way." Great leaders learn from the leaders before them, and that is exactly what Marcez has done.
Trust...is what builds a great team.
This leadership philosophy, when applied to NAC Specialty, guides the team towards success through innovation and finding new ways to say "yes" to the customer. Marcez believes that in order to strengthen the NAC Specialty businesses - paper bags, molded fiber, Enhanced Graphics Solutions, SpaceKraft®, and the specialty retail and packaging display group - they have to take risks and take on new ideas that build off of older practices. NAC Specialty has always made money, he says, but being satisfied with that will only move the business horizontally. To move vertically, they have embraced the profitability mindset. NAC Specialty has just begun to scratch the surface of what they can offer to IP.
There is a world of opportunity for NAC Specialty, and Marcez is ready to lead the group every step of the way. He believes that this is one of the most exciting areas of IP to be a part of given the magnitude of opportunity on the horizon. The growing support behind the Specialty business has allowed for the team's innovative ideas and rapid growth, and, through any successes or failures, Marcez has held close to his values and is diligently leading NAC Specialty with authenticity and trust.
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