Greif Appoints Dennis Hoffman as General Counsel
Greif (NYSE: GEF), a global leader in performance packaging products and services, has appointed Dennis Hoffman as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Hoffman will succeed Gary Martz, who will retire on November 30, 2025, after serving more than two decades in the role.
Hoffman brings extensive experience in corporate law, governance, M&A, joint ventures, and environmental compliance. Having worked closely with Martz for 15 years, he will ensure continuity in Greif's legal function. CEO Ole Rosgaard praised Hoffman's leadership, judgment, and business orientation as key qualities for guiding the company's global legal, compliance, and governance agenda.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), leader globale di prodotti e servizi di imballaggio ad alte prestazioni, ha nominato Dennis Hoffman Senior Vice President, General Counsel e Corporate Secretary. Hoffman sostituirà Gary Martz, che si ritirerà il 30 novembre 2025, dopo oltre vent’anni nel ruolo.
Hoffman porta una vasta esperienza in diritto societario, governance, fusioni e acquisizioni, joint venture e conformità ambientale. Avendo lavorato a stretto contatto con Martz per 15 anni, garantirà la continuità della funzione legale di Greif. Il CEO Ole Rosgaard ha elogiato la leadership, il giudizio e l’orientamento al business di Hoffman come qualità chiave per guidare l'agenda legale, di conformità e di governance globale dell'azienda.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), líder global en productos y servicios de packaging de alto rendimiento, ha designado a Dennis Hoffman como Vicepresidente Senior, Consejero General y Secretario Corporativo. Hoffman reemplazará al Gary Martz, quien se jubilará el 30 de noviembre de 2025, tras desempeñar el cargo durante más de dos décadas.
Hoffman aporta amplia experiencia en derecho corporativo, gobernanza, fusiones y adquisiciones, empresas conjuntas y cumplimiento ambiental. Habiendo trabajado estrechamente con Martz durante 15 años, asegurará la continuidad de la función legal de Greif. El CEO Ole Rosgaard elogió el liderazgo, el juicio y el enfoque comercial de Hoffman como cualidades clave para guiar la agenda global de legal, cumplimiento y gobernanza de la empresa.
Greif (NYSE: GEF)는 성과 포장 제품 및 서비스 분야의 글로벌 리더로, Dennis Hoffman을 수석 부사장 겸 일반 counsel 및 기업 비서로 임명했습니다. Hoffman은 Gary Martz가 2025년 11월 30일 은퇴하기까지 20년이 넘는 기간 동안 역할을 수행해 온 후 그를 계승합니다.
Hoffman은 기업법, 거버넌스, 인수합병, 합작투자, 환경 준수 분야에서 폭넓은 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. Martz와 15년간 긴밀히 협력해 온 그는 Greif의 법무 기능의 연속성을 보장할 것입니다. CEO Ole Rosgaard는 Hoffman의 리더십, 판단력 및 비즈니스 지향성을 회사의 글로벌 법무, 컴플라이언스 및 거버넌스 의제를 이끄는 핵심 자질로 평가했습니다.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), leader mondial des produits et services d'emballage performants, a nommé Dennis Hoffman au poste de Vice-président Senior, Conseiller juridique général et Secrétaire d’entreprise. Hoffman succède à Gary Martz, qui prendra sa retraite le 30 novembre 2025, après plus de deux décennies dans ce rôle.
Hoffman apporte une expérience approfondie en droit des sociétés, gouvernance, fusions et acquisitions, coentreprises et conformité environnementale. Ayant travaillé en étroite collaboration avec Martz pendant 15 ans, il assurera la continuité de la fonction juridique de Greif. Le PDG Ole Rosgaard a salué le leadership, le jugement et l’orientation business de Hoffman comme des qualités clés pour guider l’agenda juridique, conformité et gouvernance mondial de l’entreprise.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), globaler Marktführer bei Performance-Verpackungsprodukten und -dienstleistungen, hat Dennis Hoffman zum Senior Vice President, General Counsel und Corporate Secretary ernannt. Hoffman folgt Gary Martz nach, der am 30. November 2025 in den Ruhestand treten wird, nach über zwei Jahrzehnten in dieser Funktion.
Hoffman bringt umfassende Erfahrungen im Gesellschaftsrecht, in der Unternehmensführung, M&A, Joint Ventures und Umwelt-Compliance mit. Da er 15 Jahre eng mit Martz zusammengearbeitet hat, wird er die Kontinuität der Rechtsfunktion von Greif sicherstellen. CEO Ole Rosgaard lobte Hoffmans Führungsqualitäten, Urteilsvermögen und geschäftsorientierte Ausrichtung als wichtige Eigenschaften zur Leitung der globalen Rechts-, Compliance- und Governance-Agenda des Unternehmens.
Greif (NYSE: GEF)، الرائد العالمي في منتجات وخدمات التغليف عالية الأداء، عيّنت دينيس هوفمان ككبير نائب الرئيس والمستشار العام وسكرتير الشركة. سيخلف هوفمان غاري مارز، الذي سيتقاعد في 30 نوفمبر 2025، بعد أكثر من عقدين في هذا الدور.
يجلب هوفمان خبرة واسعة في القانون التجاري والحوكمة والاندماج والاستحواذ والمشاريع المشتركة والامتثال البيئي. وبمجرّد أن عمل مع مارز عن كثب لمدة 15 عاماً، سيضمن الاستمرارية في وظيفة الشؤون القانونية فيGreif. أشاد الرئيس التنفيذي أولي روسغارد بقيادة هوفمان وحكمه وتوجهه نحو الأعمال كصفات رئيسية لتوجيه الأجندة القانونية العالمية والامتثال والحوكمة للشركة.
Greif (NYSE: GEF)，全球领先的高性能包装产品与服务提供商，任命 Dennis Hoffman 为高级副总裁、总法律顾问及公司秘书。Hoffman 将接替 Gary Martz，后者将于 2025 年 11 月 30 日退休，在此职位上任职超过二十年。
Hoffman 在公司法、治理、并购、合资企业与环境合规方面拥有丰富经验。与 Martz 共事了 15 年，他将确保 Greif 法务功能的连续性。首席执行官 Ole Rosgaard 称赞 Hoffman 的领导力、判断力及以业务为导向的特质，是推动公司全球法律、合规与治理议程的关键素质。
- Smooth leadership transition with internal candidate who has 15 years of company experience
- Continuity in legal operations maintained through appointment of long-term company veteran
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DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in performance packaging products and services, announced today that Dennis Hoffman has been appointed Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Hoffman succeeds Gary Martz, who will retire from Greif on November 30, 2025, as previously announced.
Hoffman brings deep experience across corporate law, governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and environmental compliance. He has worked closely with Martz over the past 15 years, providing strong continuity for Greif’s legal function.
“Dennis is a trusted advisor with a strong business orientation and deep working knowledge of Greif,” said Ole Rosgaard, President and Chief Executive Officer. “His leadership, judgment and values make him the right choice to guide our global legal, compliance, and governance agenda.”
“I’m honored to serve Greif in this new capacity,” said Dennis Hoffman. “Gary built a world-class legal organization, and I look forward to working with Ole, our Board of Directors, and our global colleagues to continue and build upon that work.”
“It has been a privilege to support Greif’s growth for more than two decades,” said Gary Martz. “Dennis is exceptionally well prepared to lead the legal team, and I’m confident in a smooth transition.”
As noted in Greif’s earlier announcement, Martz has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for more than two decades, playing a key role in Greif’s corporate governance, compliance and strategic transactions. He will continue to support the transition through November 30.
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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