International Forest Products has promoted Michael Collins, who joined IFP in 2008 and most recently served as senior vice president, to executive vice president.
Collins previously oversaw IFP’s domestic containerboard trading and operations, market intelligence, information technology, and transportation departments. Over the past 16 years, Collins has been instrumental in the growth of The Kraft Group’s domestic containerboard and corrugated packaging business through the evaluation of its acquisitions and the design and execution of its sales strategy. Collins most recently focused on creating and implementing strategies for improving IFP’s operational efficiency across all departments.
Collins will take on the added responsibility of managing IFP’s operations and finance departments, support IFP’s network of global relationships, and create strategies for continued growth.
“Michael has been an invaluable asset to the IFP team and continues to add tremendous value in his expanded role, particularly through his strategic focus on enhancing our global operations,” said Daniel Kraft, president and CEO of IFP, an associate member with the Southern Forest Products Association. “His efforts will undoubtably propel our business forward, and I am excited to collaborate with him even more closely as we work toward the continued growth and success of IFP.”