Dec 24, 2008. /Lesprom.com/. International Paper announced that two executives will retire at the end of 2008, Lesprom Network informed according to Memphis Business Journal. Newland Lesko, executive vice president of manufacturing and technology, will retire after nearly 40 years of service at International Paper. Donald McHenry will retire from IP’s board of directors after reaching the mandatory retirement age set for all of the company’s directors. Based in Memphis, International Paper is the world's largest pulp and paper producer.