Billerud has named Kevin Kuznicki as its new president for its operations in North America.

Mr Kuznicki joined the company in 2021 and has latterly served as deputy president and general counsel at Billerud North America. He succeeds Robert Kreizenbeck, who left the company this month.

Mr Kuznicki said, ‘I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to serve as president for Billerud North America and am optimistic about our future. I am honoured to work with such a talented team across the company and look forward to continuing our journey and accomplishing great success together.’

Billerud president CEO Christoph Michalski said, ‘I am confident that Kevin Kuznicki, with his experience from a variety of positions and industries, is the right person to lead Billerud’s journey in the US going forward.’