Steven C. Voorhees

WestRock Announces Chief Executive Officer Succession Steven C. Voorhees to Step Down as Chief Executive Officer; Board of Directors Elects David B. Sewell as Successor

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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In addition, the Companys Board of Directors announced that, following a comprehensive search as part of the Companys long-term succession processes, it has elected David B. Sewell to succeed Voorhees as WestRocks president and chief executive officer at that time.

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  • In addition, the Companys Board of Directors announced that, following a comprehensive search as part of the Companys long-term succession processes, it has elected David B. Sewell to succeed Voorhees as WestRocks president and chief executive officer at that time.
  • Sewell has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective as of when he assumes his new role, and Voorhees will be available to support a smooth transition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210302005310/en/
    WestRock Announces Chief Executive Officer Succession: Steven C. Voorhees to Step Down as Chief Executive Officer; Board of Directors Elects David B. Sewell as Successor (Photo: Business Wire)
    Sewell, age 52, brings with him more than 25 years of commercial, marketing, and general management experience.
  • It has been an honor to lead and to serve with such an incredible team of people, said Voorhees.

WestRock Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Bank of America Securities 2021 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on March 4, 2021.

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  • WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Bank of America Securities 2021 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on March 4, 2021.
  • Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer, and Ward Dickson, chief financial officer, will present at 11:00 am ET, at which time they will discuss the Companys business.
  • WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace.
  • WestRocks team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Brandi Colander Joins WestRock as Chief Sustainability Officer

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Monday, December 14, 2020
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WestRock (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, welcomes Brandi Colander to its executive leadership team as chief sustainability officer.

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  • WestRock (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, welcomes Brandi Colander to its executive leadership team as chief sustainability officer.
  • Colander further strengthens WestRocks commitment to sustainability, both within the company and in the packaging solutions it provides its customers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201214005452/en/
    Brandi Colander joins WestRock as chief sustainability officer.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    "WestRock is committed to a world in which fiber-based packaging plays a central role in advancing the circular economy, said Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer of WestRock.

WestRock Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the virtual Stephens 2020 Investment Conference on November 17, 2020.

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  • WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the virtual Stephens 2020 Investment Conference on November 17, 2020.
  • Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer, will present at 11:00 am ET, at which time he will discuss the Companys business and address other topics that are raised during the discussion.
  • WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace.
  • WestRocks team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Jim Porter to Retire from WestRock

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today announced that Jim Porter, president, Business Development & Latin America, has decided to retire, effective December 31, 2020.

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  • WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today announced that Jim Porter, president, Business Development & Latin America, has decided to retire, effective December 31, 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201103005099/en/
    WestRock Company today announced that Jim Porter, president, Business Development & Latin America, has decided to retire, effective December 31, 2020.
  • In 1993, Jim joined Southern Container and was president and chief operating officer when WestRock acquired Southern Container in 2008.
  • Throughout his career, Jim has demonstrated exceptional leadership and passion for people, said Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer of WestRock.

WestRock Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
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WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 2020 Industrials and Materials Conference on May 13, 2020.

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  • WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 2020 Industrials and Materials Conference on May 13, 2020.
  • Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer, will present at 12:10 pm ET.
  • WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace.
  • WestRocks team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

WestRock Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Bank of America 2020 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Feb. 26, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Bank of America 2020 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Feb. 26, 2020.
  • Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer, will present at 2:15 pm ET.
  • WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace.
  • WestRocks team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

WestRock Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Friday, November 8, 2019
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WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conference:

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  • WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conference:
    Stephens 2019 Nashville Investment Conference in Nashville, TN Nov. 14, 2019
    Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer, will present at 5:00 pm ET.
  • This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRocks website, ir.westrock.com .
  • WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace.
  • WestRocks team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

WestRock Names Pat Lindner Chief Innovation Officer

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Packaging, Manufacturing, WestRock, Product management, Steven C. Voorhees, Companies, Innovation, Articles, Business

WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today announced that Pat Lindner, president, Consumer Packaging, has been named chief innovation officer in addition to his leadership role of the Companys Consumer Packaging segment.

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  • WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today announced that Pat Lindner, president, Consumer Packaging, has been named chief innovation officer in addition to his leadership role of the Companys Consumer Packaging segment.
  • As chief innovation officer, Lindner will lead WestRocks global innovation capabilities in materials science and manufacturing services, and accelerate the development of new, sustainable products and solutions.
  • Pats leadership of WestRocks innovation and sustainability efforts will accelerate our ability to develop, design and produce packaging that is good for the environment, said Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer of WestRock.
  • WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace.

WestRock Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
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WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conference:

Key Points: 
  • WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conference:
    Goldman Sachs 2019 Industrials and Materials Conference in New York, NY May 15, 2019
    Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer, will present at 2:55 pm ET.
  • This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRocks website, ir.westrock.com .
  • WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace.
  • WestRocks team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.