Glatfelter, York, Pa., USA, this week announced that Samuel L. Hillard joined the company as VP, Corporate Development & Strategy, reporting to Dante C. Parrini, chairman and CEO. In this role, Hillard will have responsibility to facilitate the development and execution of Glatfelter’s global corporate strategy as well as lead business development initiatives. 

 

"This is an important leadership role as we continue to strengthen our business by focusing on global growth opportunities," said Parrini. "Sam has a demonstrated track record of identifying initiatives that create growth, value, and improved results.  We look forward to his leadership and expertise as we welcome him to Glatfelter."

 

Hillard most recently served as VP–Business Development with Dover Corp., where he was responsible for strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and post-merger integration within the Fluids Business Segment. Prior to joining Dover Corp., he served as VP–Business Development for SPX Corp., where he was responsible for all M&A related strategic activity within the Flow Technology Segment. Additionally, he worked for the Blackstone Group with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.

Hillard holds a MBA degree from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree of business administration in finance from The University of Notre Dame.