Takashi Sugiyama, President, Graphic Packaging International Pacific Rim, has elected to retire on July 31, 2018 after 15 years of dedicated service with the Company.
Kaeko Gondo has been named President, Graphic Packaging International Pacific Rim, effective April 1, while Sugiyama remains as special advisor until July 31 to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Gondo joins GPI with an extensive background in finance, marketing and management, including her most recent roles as President and CEO of Sonoko Company Ltd. and President and CEO of Emilio Pucci Company.
Graphic Packaging International is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of folding cartons, unbleached paperboard, coated recycled board, microwave packaging and machinery.