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International Paper appoints Katherine Collins and Lori Ryerkerk to board; two directors to retire at year-end
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/
- Katherine Collins (former Head of Sustainable Investing at Putnam) and Lori Ryerkerk (former CEO of Celanese) appointed as independent directors effective Oct 1, 2026.
- Board now has 13 members, 12 of whom are independent.
- Dr. Kathryn Sullivan and Ahmet Dorduncu to retire from board Dec 31, 2026; retirements not due to disagreement.
- Collins brings investment and sustainable investing experience; Ryerkerk brings energy/chemicals operational and public company leadership.