Sharon Ryan has been appointed senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of the global paper and packaging company.
The board of directors approved the promotion of Ryan (pictured left) who has been acting general counsel since May 1, 2011. Ryan will report to John Faraci, the company’s chairman and chief executive.
Ryan has served as a general counsel at various companies for over 20 years. She joined International Paper in 1988 and in 1992 was named vice president and general counsel of Masonite Corporation, a former International Paper subsidiary. In 1997, she became general counsel, building materials group; and in 2000, general counsel of consumer packaging and corporate sales and marketing.
Ryan was promoted to associate general counsel, corporate law, in 2006, and in 2009 assumed the additional role of chief ethics and compliance officer. She was appointed vice president of International Paper in February 2011 and in May 2011 she became acting general counsel and corporate secretary.
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