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Sappi Appoints Kirk Ross as President and Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEOct 01, 2026

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Sappi

Kirk Ross
Manufacturing

Description

Sappi Limited has announced the appointment of Kirk Ross as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sappi North America, effective January 1, 2027. He will succeed Mike Haws, who is set to retire after a distinguished 40-year career.

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Sappi is a leading global provider of sustainable woodfibre products and solutions.

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