Apr 04, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Sappi, the world's leading producer of coated fine paper, announced on April 2 that Veronica "Ronee" Hagen (61), the president and chief executive officer of Sappi Fine Paper North America, intends to leave Sappi at the end of April 2007. Mark Gardner (51) presently vice president of manufacturing will for the time being take on the duties of CEO in addition to his current duties in Sappi Fine Paper North America. A global leader in the pulp and paper industry, Sappi Limited conducts its business through two business units, Sappi Fine Paper and Sappi Forest Products. Sappi Fine Paper, operating in Europe, North America and South Africa, produces a wide range of coated fine paper brands with an international reputation for quality and innovation. The company also produces a range of uncoated graphic and business papers, coated and uncoated specialty papers, as well as casting release papers.