Unisource Worldwide, Norcross, Ga., has named Garth Geist as vice president of marketing of the company’s uncoated papers division. He will report to Newell Holt, president of the paper division.
Geist will be responsible for the marketing and sourcing of all uncoated and specialty papers.
“I am excited Garth will be leading our uncoated papers marketing efforts. His dedication, as well as his knowledge of our products and customer segments, will serve him well in his new role,” said Holt. “During Garth’s 17 years in the industry, he has been actively involved with many trade associations and has led the introduction of many new products. His experience working with various customer segments will help Unisource take our marketing strategy to the next level.”
Geist joined Unisource in 2004, and was most recently category director of business and imaging papers. During his career, he has held numerous marketing and sales positions at Smart Papers, Hamilton, Ohio; International Paper, Memphis, Tenn.; and Champion International Corporation, Stamford, Conn. He is a member of the National Paper Trade Association’s Young Leaders Division.
For more information, visit www.unisourcelink.com.
- Companies:
- International Paper
- Unisource Worldwide
- People:
- Garth Geist
- Newell Holt