Glatfelter, York, Pa., USA, this week promoted Christopher W. Astley to SVP and business unit president, Advanced Airlaid Materials (AMBU), effective immediately. In his new role, Astley will have overall P&L responsibility, and will lead the development as well as implementation of strategic and tactical plans for the business. 

 

"I am very pleased to announce Chris’s promotion to the role of SVP and president, AMBU," said Dante C. Parrini, chairman and CEO. "Since joining Glatfelter in August 2010, he has demonstrated a track record of leadership and hands-on execution that has created value for the company and our shareholders. Chris has been a key driver of the development of the strategy for the company as a whole as well as specifically for AMBU. In addition, he played a key role in recent acquisitions, including Dresden Papier and Spezialpapierfabrik Oberschmitten GmbH (SPO), as well as the expansion of the company’s capabilities in several key areas. I look forward to his continued success in this new leadership role." 

 

Astley had been SVP, corporate strategy of Glatfelter. Prior to joining Glatfelter, he served in various consulting roles for more than 15 years in the pulp, paper, and packaging industries. He held positions with Accenture in its strategic services practice and with Coca-Cola, supporting long-term strategy development in its North American business unit. He also successfully led a privately held firm serving the commercial construction industry. 

 

Astley holds a masters degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina and a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Richmond. He succeeds Jonathan Bourget, who will be leaving the company after assisting in a transition period.

Glatfelter is a global manufacturer of specialty papers and fiber-based engineered materials. Its U.S. operations include facilities in Spring Grove, Pa., and Chillicothe and Fremont, Ohio. International operations include facilities in Canada, Germany, France, the U.K., and the Philippines, and sales and distribution offices in Russia and China.