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Gregory Morrison Named to Veritiv Board of Directors

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Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV) has appointed Gregory B. Morrison to its board of directors. Morrison brings over 30 years of experience, including 18 years at Cox Enterprises as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. His background in large-scale business transformations and technology deployments is expected to enhance Veritiv's strategic initiatives. Additionally, Morrison's leadership roles in various organizations highlight his commitment to community engagement and corporate governance, positioning him as a valuable asset to the board.

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  • Appointment of Gregory B. Morrison strengthens strategic leadership and expertise.
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ATLANTA, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV), a full-service provider of business-to-business distribution solutions, announced today the appointment of Gregory B. Morrison to the company's board of directors.

Mr. Morrison spent 18 years at Cox Enterprises, a leading communications, media and automotive services company, where he retired as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer in January 2020. There he was responsible for providing corporate strategic planning and policy development, leveraging deployment of new information technology across the company's operations. He also spent more than 12 years at Prudential Financial in a variety of Information Technology and Systems leadership and CIO roles.

"Greg's knowledge and expertise regarding large-scale business transformations and technology deployments will be invaluable to Veritiv," said Stephen Macadam, Chairman of the Board of Veritiv Corporation. "Combined with his role as an active leader in several business, academic and civic communities, I am confident Greg will be a strong addition to our Board."

Mr. Morrison serves as a Director of Rollins, Inc., Veritex Holdings, Inc., and IEWC Corporation. He serves as Chairman of the Clark Atlanta University Board of Trustees. Mr. Morrison holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics from South Carolina State University, and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University. Mr. Morrison was also a commissioned officer in the United States Army Signal Corps.

About Veritiv

Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV), headquartered in Atlanta and a Fortune 500® company, is a full-service provider of packaging, JanSan and hygiene products, services and solutions. Additionally, Veritiv provides print and publishing products, and logistics and supply chain management solutions. Serving customers in a wide range of industries both in North America and globally, Veritiv has distribution centers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers.  For more information about Veritiv and its business segments visit www.veritivcorp.com.

 

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FAQ

Who is Gregory B. Morrison in relation to Veritiv Corporation?

Gregory B. Morrison has been appointed to the board of directors of Veritiv Corporation, bringing extensive experience in technology and business transformation.

What experience does Gregory B. Morrison have before joining Veritiv?

Morrison spent 18 years at Cox Enterprises as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer and over 12 years at Prudential Financial in IT leadership roles.

How might Morrison's appointment affect Veritiv's future?

Morrison's background in large-scale business transformations and technology is expected to enhance Veritiv's strategic direction and operational efficiency.

When was Gregory B. Morrison appointed to Veritiv's board?

Gregory B. Morrison was appointed to Veritiv Corporation's board of directors on July 1, 2021.

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