International Paper has announced that Tom Plath, senior vice president of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, will be leaving the company at the end of the year. Plath, who has been with International Paper for 33 years, has held various positions across human resources, operations, marketing, and general management. He became an officer in 2013 and was promoted to senior vice president in 2017. In 2023, his role was expanded to include responsibilities for human resources, aviation, real estate, communications, sustainability, and government relations.
Plath’s current duties will be reassigned immediately, and he will remain in an advisory role until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. The company has not yet named a successor.
