Brian N. McDonald: International Paper

TAMFORD, Conn., June 19 — International Paper today announced that Brian N. McDonald has been named vice president, Investor Relations. McDonald will report to Marianne Parrs, chief financial officer and executive vice president, and will be based in the company’s Memphis, Tenn., headquarters.’Brian brings an excellent depth and breadth of knowledge about International Paper and the industry globally,’ Parrs said. ‘I am confident that his leadership and operational background will enable our investors to have a clear, accurate and thorough understanding of the company’s progress as we move through our business transformation and grow our value for shareowners.’

McDonald, 47, joined International Paper in 1987. He has held roles of increasing responsibility in the company’s manufacturing and commercial operations, including as director of the company’s Russian operations and, most recently, as president of IP Asia. He has a B.A. in biology from Brandeis University, a master’s degree in forestry from Duke University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia.

Headquartered in the United States, International Paper has been a leader in the forest products industry for more than 100 years. The company is currently transforming its operations to focus on its global uncoated papers and packaging businesses, which operate and serve customers in the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. These businesses are complemented by an extensive North American merchant distribution system. International Paper is committed to environmental, economic and social sustainability, and has a long-standing policy of using no wood from endangered forests. To learn more, visit www.internationalpaper.com.

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