Jim Porter to Retire from WestRock
WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) announced the retirement of Jim Porter, president of Business Development & Latin America, effective December 31, 2020. Jim, with a 46-year career, will remain active as a representative on the board of the Grupo Gondi joint venture and as an advisor. He has played a key role in expanding WestRock’s corrugated packaging business and operations in Latin America, including Brazil and Mexico. CEO Steve Voorhees praised his leadership and expertise, which significantly contributed to the company's growth.
- Jim Porter will continue to serve as a board representative for the Grupo Gondi joint venture, ensuring ongoing strategic input.
- Porter has a strong legacy of leadership, contributing significantly to the growth of WestRock's corrugated packaging business in Latin America.
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today announced that Jim Porter, president, Business Development & Latin America, has decided to retire, effective December 31, 2020. Following his retirement, Jim will continue to contribute to WestRock by serving as one of its representatives on the board of managers of Gondi, S. de R.L. de C.V., the Company’s Grupo Gondi joint venture, and an advisor to the Company.
Jim has had a remarkable 46-year career. After earning his degree in forest management from the University of Missouri, he started his career with Menasha. In 1993, Jim joined Southern Container and was president and chief operating officer when WestRock acquired Southern Container in 2008. He has played an instrumental leadership role in the development of the company’s corrugated packaging business and its growth in Latin America, including the company’s operations in Brazil and joint venture with Grupo Gondi in Mexico. Jim received the RISI Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.
Jim currently serves on the board of the American Forest Foundation and the Forest History Society and was recently inducted into the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation’s Circle of Distinguished Leaders. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters, Certified Forester.
“Throughout his career, Jim has demonstrated exceptional leadership and passion for people,” said Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer of WestRock. “WestRock has benefited incredibly from his strategic and operational expertise, and we all wish Jim and his wife, Pam, the very best in retirement.”
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