Glatfelter, York, Pa., USA, this week announced the appointment of John P. Jacunski to business unit president, specialty papers, effective immediately. In this role, Jacunski will have overall P&L responsibility and will lead the development of strategic as well as tactical plans for the business unit. He will retain his role as CFO.

 

In making this announcement, Dante C. Parrini, chairman and CEO, said that "John is a very experienced senior leader who has a demonstrated track record of success within Glatfelter building a high-performing Finance organization, delivering improved business results, providing strategic thought leadership, and executing strategic plans to generate increased shareholder value. I am especially pleased to promote from within for this critical leadership assignment as we focus on generating improved results from this business unit. I look forward to John’s success with his new responsibilities while continuing to provide leadership for finance and information technology." 

 

Jacunski has held positions with increasing levels of responsibilities at Glatfelter since 2003. This includes roles as VP and corporate controller, CFO, and his most recent appointment as EVP in 2014. In addition to finance and information technology, John previously had responsibility for global supply chain and strategy for Glatfelter. Prior to joining Glatfelter, he served as VP and CFO with WCI Steel Inc. and also worked for KPMG.

Jacunski graduated with a B.S. degree in business administration from John Carroll University. His executive development includes leadership and strategy programs at the Wharton School of Business.

 

Jacunski succeeds Brian Janki who resigned from Glatfelter effective April 8.  Parrini said that "on behalf of the board of directors and leadership team, I wish to thank Brian for his service and contributions to Glatfelter. We wish him continued professional success."