Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced Michelle M. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., will join the Company as its first Chief Sustainability Officer.
Graphic Packaging has had a long-standing commitment to running operations in a sustainable manner and has continued to advance environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs at the Company to benefit all stakeholders. The appointment of Michelle Fitzpatrick is another step in the Company's pursuit of Vision 2025 and reflects awareness of the critical nature of sustainable business practices to achieve those goals.
Most recently, Michelle served as the Global Sustainability Leader at The Chemours Company, one of the world's leading producers of titanium dioxide and has previously held roles within the Titanium Technologies business segment and the corporate remediation function.
Michelle's role will support Graphic Packaging's commitment to making a positive, lasting impact on the planet and on future generations through sustainable fiber-based consumer packaging solutions.
As the CSO, Michelle will collaborate with cross-functional global leaders at the Company and will interact regularly with the Board of Directors, building on and executing the Company's ESG strategy.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company is a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage, foodservice, and other consumer products companies.