Glatfelter, York, Pa., USA, this week announced that SVP of Human Resources and Administration William T. Yanavitch II will retire from the company, effective March 31, 2017. Yanavitch joined the company in July 2000 as VP, human resources and was promoted to SVP, human resources and administration in 2014.

Eileen Beck, VP, global compensation and benefits, has been selected as Yanavitch’s successor. Beck will have overall responsibility for the global human resources and corporate communications functions at Glatfelter.

In making this announcement, Dante C. Parrini, chairman and CEO, said that "Bill is an exceptional leader and business partner, who has ensured that Glatfelter people remain at the forefront of our culture and a source of competitive advantage as we execute our ongoing transformation into a leading, global engineered materials company. During his sixteen-year career at Glatfelter, Bill established a comprehensive talent management and recruiting process that has enabled the company to recruit, employ, and retain top talent to drive the successful execution of business strategy across the organization. He has also led an effective government and public relations program in support of the company’s legislative and community interests. On behalf of the board of directors and the senior executive team, I thank Bill for his dedicated years of service and many contributions to Glatfelter."

Beck joined Glatfelter in 2012 as global director of compensation and benefits, and was promoted to her current role in September 2015. Prior to joining Glatfelter, Beck worked for Armstrong World Industries for approximately 28 years, with leadership assignments in shared services and corporate human resources. She also served in various business unit human resource roles, as well as VP, training and development, and VP, compensation and benefits. Beck earned a B.S. degree in business administration from Shippensburg University.

Parrini noted that "I am especially pleased to promote from within Glatfelter for this critical leadership assignment as we continue to focus on strengthening our talent management capabilities, becoming more operationally excellent, and executing our global growth strategy. Eileen will be a strong addition to our senior executive team and I look forward to her continued success in her new position."

Glatfelter is a global supplier of specialty papers and fiber-based engineered materials, offering innovation, world-class service, and over a century and a half of technical expertise. The company employs more than 4,300 people and serves customers in 100-plus countries. U.S. operations include facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio. International operations include facilities in Canada, Germany, France, the U.K. and the Philippines, and sales and distribution offices in China and Russia. Glatfelter’s sales approximate $1.7 billion annually.