Graphic Packaging Appoints New Board Member Alessandro Maselli

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) has appointed Alessandro Maselli to its Board of Directors. Maselli currently serves as president and CEO of Catalent Pharma Solutions. With over 14 years at Catalent, he progressed through various leadership roles from director of operations to his current position in 2022. His prior experience includes leadership positions at Alstrom SA, SGS SA, and ABB Group.

Board Chairman Philip Martens highlighted Maselli's commercial and operations experience as aligned with GPK's Vision 2030 innovation priorities. CEO Michael Doss emphasized that Maselli's expertise in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and personal care markets will be valuable for expanding GPK's position in these sectors, particularly in European and North American markets.

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• Addition of experienced board member with deep commercial and operations expertise
• Strategic alignment with Vision 2030 innovation and execution priorities
• Potential for expansion in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and personal care markets
• Enhanced global market perspective, particularly in European and North American regions

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ATLANTA, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, today announced that Alessandro Maselli has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Maselli is currently president and chief executive officer of Catalent Pharma Solutions and a member of its board.

Mr. Maselli has held a range of leadership positions at Catalent over the past fourteen years, progressing from director of operations at a health and personal care plant in Italy, through general manager of operations in the U.K., vice president of operations for drug delivery solutions in Europe, senior vice president of global operations, and president and chief operating officer, before his appointment as president and CEO in 2022.

He previously held leadership roles at Alstrom SA, SGS SA, and ABB Group, after beginning his career as an automation systems engineer in the food industry.

Graphic Packaging Chairman of the Board Philip Martens said of the appointment: "Alessandro brings deep commercial and operations experience that is well-aligned with our Vision 2030 innovation and execution priorities. As CEO of a fast-moving, results-driven global health care company, he will add important perspective and insight to the Board."

President and CEO of Graphic Packaging Michael Doss said: "Alessandro's hands-on experience in the global pharmaceutical, health care, and personal care markets will be invaluable as we expand our position in these demanding markets. I look forward to benefiting from his counsel as we leverage our strong European position and our North American competitive advantages to bring innovative packaging solutions to global and regional market leaders on both continents."

Contact Information

Media: Comms@Graphicpkg.com

Investors: Investor.Relations@Graphicpkg.com

About Graphic Packaging Holding Company

Graphic Packaging designs and produces consumer packaging made primarily from renewable or recycled materials. An industry leader in innovation, the Company is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of consumer packaging. Graphic Packaging operates a global network of design and manufacturing facilities serving the world's most widely recognized brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, and other consumer products. Learn more at www.graphicpkg.com.

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FAQ

Who is Alessandro Maselli and what is his role at Graphic Packaging (GPK)?

Alessandro Maselli is the newly appointed Board Member at Graphic Packaging (GPK). He currently serves as president and CEO of Catalent Pharma Solutions.

What experience does Alessandro Maselli bring to GPK's board?

Maselli brings 14 years of leadership experience at Catalent, progressing from director of operations to CEO, and prior leadership roles at Alstrom SA, SGS SA, and ABB Group.

How will Alessandro Maselli's appointment benefit GPK's business strategy?

Maselli's expertise will help GPK expand in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and personal care markets, leveraging his global operations experience to strengthen the company's European and North American presence.

What are GPK's strategic priorities that align with Maselli's appointment?

Maselli's appointment aligns with GPK's Vision 2030 innovation and execution priorities, particularly focusing on expanding the company's position in demanding markets across Europe and North America.