Rayonier Advanced Materials, Jacksonville, Fla., USA, reports that after more than 36 years with the company, Jack Kriesel, SVP, Advanced Materials, plans to retire, effective December 31. Kriesel, who has held his position since 2009, served in various leadership roles within the company over a course of more than three decades. Those positions included GM positions at both of Rayonier Advanced Materials’ current manufacturing facilities.  

 

"For more than three decades, Jack has delivered value to our shareholders and, under his guidance, our Performance Fibers business has become the benchmark in quality and achieved clear market leadership," said Paul Boynton, chairman, president, and CEO of Rayonier Advanced Materials. 

 

Rayonier Advanced Materials is a global supplier of high-purity, cellulose specialties products, a natural polymer for the chemical industry.