Glatfelter announces leadership appointments in connection with merger

Glatfelter, in anticipation of the proposed merger of the majority of Berry Global’s Health, Hygiene, and Specialties segment to include its Global Nonwovens and Films business with Glatfelter, announced key leadership appointments, in addition to the appointment of Curt Begle, Berry’s current President of Health, Hygiene & Specialties division, as the CEO of the newly combined company. Kevin Fogarty will continue to serve Glatfelter in the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of the new company. Since August 2022, Kevin has served as the Non-Executive Chair of Glatfelter’s Board of Directors and has been an integral part of Glatfelter’s business since joining the Company’s Board in 2011. James Till will be appointed to the role of EVP, CFO & Treasurer for the new company, effective upon the closing of the proposed transaction. Jim currently serves as the EVP and Controller of Berry. In addition, Tarun Manroa will be appointed to the role of EVP, COO for the new company, effective upon the closing of the proposed transaction. Tarun currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Berry. Ramesh Shettigar, Glatfelter’s current SVP, CFO & Treasurer, along with Boris Illetschko, Glatfelter’s SVP, COO, will continue in their respective roles until the consummation of the proposed transaction.