ACP Presents: Continue to Serve and Lead with International Paper

On June 22nd, ACP and International Paper connected on a production panel to highlight the company’s culture and hiring strategies. International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of planet-friendly packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., IP employs approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. They serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion.

The panel featured seven guest speakers from International Paper: U.S. Navy Veteran Pat Balton, Transportation Project Manager; Sophia Bonds, Senior Global Talent Acquisition (COE), Diversity Recruitment Strategy and Programs Coordinator; Realan Lewis, Human Resources Generalist; U.S. Air Force Veteran Kenneth Ludden, Recruitment Manager and MASC NA Container Talent Acquisition Manager; Aimee Meyer Crook, Senior Recruiter and Team Lead, North American Container; U.S. Navy Reservist Veteran Tinisha Roberts, Senior Manager and Corporate Staff Performance and Analysis; and U.S. Navy Veteran Jared Smith, North American Container Distribution Operations Project Lead. The discussion honed in on company benefits, transition tips, work/life balance and how to grow within the company. The panel concluded with an interactive Q&A.