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About
Philip R. Martens was appointed Chairman of the Graphic Packaging Holding Company Board on May 25, 2016. He joined Graphic Packaging Holding Company’s Board on November 21, 2013. Mr. Martens is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Novelis Inc., a rolled aluminum manufacturing company and he served in this capacity from 2009 to 2015. Prior to his employment with Novelis, Mr. Martens served as Senior Vice President of light vehicle systems for ArvinMeritor Inc., a distributor for engine and transmission parts and President and CEO designate of Arvin Innovation, a leading global provider of dynamic motion and control automotive systems. Prior to that, Mr. Martens served as President and COO of Plastech Engineered Products. From 1987 to 2005, he held various engineering and leadership positions at Ford Motor Company, most recently serving as group Vice President of product creation. Mr. Martens currently serves on the Board of Directors of Trinseo Corporation and is an Advisory Partner for Venetia Partners. In addition Mr. Martens is a member of the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish Georgia.
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Martens
DoB: 01/01/1963
Age: 63 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: United States of America
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: MBA, BSME (Mechanical Engineering)
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Other directorships (state)
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| Company | Committee | Position | Date Appointed |
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Working history
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Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
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President
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Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
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Name
Appointed Date: 01/01/1987
Date Resigned: 01/01/2005
Industry: Automobile
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Vice Chairperson
Ford Motor CompanyAppointed Date: 01/01/1987
Date Resigned: 01/01/2005
Industry: Automobile
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Packaging Holding Company | Nominations & Governance | Chairperson | 24/05/2016 | |
| Graphic Packaging Holding Company | Board | Chairperson | 25/05/2016 |
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