Greif Announces Retirement of General Counsel Gary Martz
Greif (NYSE: GEF), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced the retirement of Gary Martz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective November 30, 2025. Martz, who joined Greif in 2002 as the company's first in-house counsel, served for over two decades in various leadership roles including President of Land Management, interim Chief Administrative Officer for Finance, and Chief Human Resources Officer.
Dennis Hoffman, currently Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, will succeed Martz as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective October 1, 2025. Hoffman brings 15 years of experience with Greif and extensive expertise in corporate law, governance, M&A, and environmental compliance.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), leader globale nei prodotti e servizi per l'imballaggio industriale, ha annunciato il pensionamento di Gary Martz, Vicepresidente Esecutivo, Consigliere Generale e Segretario Aziendale, con effetto dal 30 novembre 2025. Martz, entrato in Greif nel 2002 come primo consulente legale interno della società, ha ricoperto per oltre vent'anni vari ruoli dirigenziali, tra cui Presidente della Gestione Terreni, Direttore Amministrativo ad interim per la Finanza e Responsabile Risorse Umane.
Dennis Hoffman, attualmente Vicepresidente e Vice Consigliere Generale, succederà a Martz nel ruolo di Senior Vice President, Consigliere Generale e Segretario, con effetto dal 1 ottobre 2025. Hoffman vanta 15 anni di esperienza in Greif e una consolidata competenza in diritto societario, governance, fusioni e acquisizioni e conformità ambientale.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), líder mundial en productos y servicios de embalaje industrial, anunció la jubilación de Gary Martz, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, Asesor General y Secretario Corporativo, con efecto a partir del 30 de noviembre de 2025. Martz, que se incorporó a Greif en 2002 como el primer abogado interno de la compañía, ocupó durante más de dos décadas diversos puestos de liderazgo, incluyendo Presidente de Gestión de Tierras, Director Administrativo interino de Finanzas y Director de Recursos Humanos.
Dennis Hoffman, actualmente Vicepresidente y Subasesor General, sucederá a Martz como Senior Vice President, Asesor General y Secretario, con efecto a partir del 1 de octubre de 2025. Hoffman aporta 15 años de experiencia en Greif y una amplia trayectoria en derecho corporativo, gobernanza, fusiones y adquisiciones y cumplimiento ambiental.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), 산업용 포장 제품 및 서비스의 글로벌 선도기업이 Gary Martz 전무이사 겸 법무총괄 및 회사 비서의 2025년 11월 30일부 퇴임을 발표했습니다. Martz는 2002년 Greif에 회사의 첫 내부 법률 고문으로 합류한 이후 20여 년 동안 토지관리 사장, 재무 담당 임시 최고관리책임자, 인사 책임자 등 다양한 리더십 직책을 역임했습니다.
현재 부사장이자 부법무총괄인 Dennis Hoffman이 2025년 10월 1일부로 Martz의 후임인 수석 부사장 겸 법무총괄 및 회사 비서로 임명됩니다. Hoffman은 Greif에서 15년의 경력을 보유하고 있으며 기업법, 거버넌스, 인수합병 및 환경 규정 준수에 대한 폭넓은 전문성을 갖추고 있습니다.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), leader mondial des produits et services d'emballage industriel, a annoncé la retraite de Gary Martz, Vice‑président exécutif, Directeur juridique et Secrétaire général, à compter du 30 novembre 2025. Martz, qui a rejoint Greif en 2002 en tant que premier conseiller juridique interne de l'entreprise, a occupé pendant plus de vingt ans plusieurs postes de direction, notamment President of Land Management, Directeur administratif par intérim des finances et Directeur des ressources humaines.
Dennis Hoffman, actuellement Vice‑président et Deputy General Counsel, succédera à Martz en tant que Senior Vice President, General Counsel et Secretary, à compter du 1er octobre 2025. Hoffman apporte 15 ans d'expérience chez Greif et une solide expertise en droit des sociétés, gouvernance, fusions‑acquisitions et conformité environnementale.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Industrieverpackungen und zugehörigen Dienstleistungen, gab den Ruhestand von Gary Martz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel und Corporate Secretary, bekannt, wirksam zum 30. November 2025. Martz, der 2002 als erster interner Rechtsberater zu Greif kam, hatte über zwei Jahrzehnte verschiedene Führungsfunktionen inne, darunter President of Land Management, Interim Chief Administrative Officer für Finanzen und Chief Human Resources Officer.
Dennis Hoffman, derzeit Vice President und Deputy General Counsel, wird Martz als Senior Vice President, General Counsel und Secretary nachfolgen, wirksam zum 1. Oktober 2025. Hoffman bringt 15 Jahre Erfahrung bei Greif sowie umfassende Expertise im Gesellschaftsrecht, in der Unternehmensführung, bei M&A und in der Umwelt-Compliance mit.
- Smooth leadership transition with experienced internal successor having 15 years at the company
- Demonstrates strong succession planning with overlap period between October and November 2025
- Incoming counsel brings extensive relevant experience in key areas including M&A and environmental compliance
- Loss of significant institutional knowledge with departure of 20+ year veteran executive
- Departure of executive who held multiple critical operational roles beyond legal counsel
DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today the upcoming retirement of Gary Martz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, after more than two decades of leadership and service. Mr. Martz will retire from Greif on November 30, concluding a distinguished career that shaped the very legal and operational foundations of the company.
Mr. Martz joined Greif in 2002 as the company’s first in-house counsel and went on to build a global function responsible for corporate governance, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, litigation, the company’s Global Real Estate Services, and other matters. Martz’s work has been integral to the company’s success, with his counsel critical in shaping Greif’s strategic growth and operational resilience over the years.
“Gary has been a foundational force at Greif,” said Ole Rosgaard, President and Chief Executive Officer. “His legal expertise, strategic vision, and deep institutional knowledge have been critical to our global success. His legacy will endure across every part of our business, and we thank him for his exceptional service and leadership.”
In addition to his legal responsibilities, Mr. Martz has held numerous operational and leadership roles at Greif, including President of the Land Management business, interim Chief Administrative Officer for Finance, and Chief Human Resources Officer. His versatility and commitment to Greif’s core values have earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues across the organization.
Prior to joining Greif, Mr. Martz was a partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Cleveland, Ohio, where he built a successful legal practice focused on corporate and commercial law. He earned his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo.
Dennis Hoffman will assume the role of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective October 1. Mr. Hoffman, who currently serves as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Greif, brings extensive experience in corporate law, governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and environmental compliance, among other matters, and has worked closely with Gary over the last 15 years. His deep institutional knowledge, business-focused approach, and unwavering commitment to Greif’s values position him ideally to lead the company’s legal function into its next chapter.
About Greif
Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company’s Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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