President
Georgia-Pacific announced Julie Howard, Vice President and General Manager of GP PRO Towels and Napkins, has been named President of Georgia-Pacific’s Gypsum business. In this role, she will oversee the more than 3,000 employees and 12 gypsum mills across the United States that manufacture approximately five billion sq.ft. of gypsum panels annually.
Howard joined Georgia-Pacific in 2007 as a Senior Category Manager for GP PRO’s foodservice disposable products. During her 18-year tenure with the company, she has held a variety of roles of increasing responsibility in the away-from-home business, primarily focused on our industry-leading paper towel category and enMotion® Dispensing Systems. Prior to joining Georgia-Pacific, Howard worked for the specialty chemicals company, formerly Arch Chemicals, which is now owned by Solenis™. She gained experience collaborating with international companies while working at gatc LP and DRÄXLMAIER Automotive.
“We are excited to welcome Howard to the Building Products leadership team. She will be leading our operations and commercial capabilities and brings invaluable experience and expertise,” said David Neal, Executive Vice President, Building Products. “At Georgia-Pacific, Howard has been recognized for her development of talent, market insights, and principled leadership, I believe she embodies the qualities we need to drive transformative and profitable growth in our business.”
“I feel incredibly fortunate to work for a company that genuinely promotes contribution-driven individuals and recognizes talent,” said Howard. “I am excited to take on this opportunity and look forward to contributing to the growth and development of the team.”
