International Paper Announces New Vice President of Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability

David Kiser To Join IP Effective March 1

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Feb 11, 2010, 04:50 ET

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced today that David Kiser will join the company as vice president, Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S), effective March 1. Kiser formerly served as vice president and director, Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability, for Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, N.Y.

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"We are pleased to have David take on leadership responsibility for International Paper's global environment, health, safety and sustainability programs," said Tommy Joseph, senior vice president, Manufacturing, Technology and EHS&S. "His technical background in health and safety, combined with his experience leading Kodak's sustainability strategy and working with governmental and regulatory agencies, makes him an excellent choice for International Paper."

Kiser holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in physiology from Pennsylvania State University and a B.S. in education from Western Michigan University.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include uncoated papers and industrial and consumer packaging, complemented by xpedx, the company's North American distribution company. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs about 56,000 people in more than 20 countries and serves customers worldwide. 2009 net sales were more than $23 billion. For more information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit internationalpaper.com.

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