Graphic Packaging (NYSE: GPK) CFO resigns as Charles Lischer named interim finance chief

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Stephen R. Scherger resigned, with his resignation effective November 7, 2025. He will remain in his role through the completion of third quarter reporting to support a smooth transition. Effective the same date, the company appointed Charles D. Lischer, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer. Lischer, age 56, has been with the company since 2019 and previously held senior finance and accounting roles at Teradata Corporation and The Coca-Cola Company.

Insights

Corporate governance and leadership analyst

CFO transition is structured with internal interim successor, limiting disruption risk.

The company disclosed that long-serving CFO Stephen R. Scherger has resigned effective November 7, 2025, but will stay through third quarter reporting to support continuity. Aligning his departure with the close of a reporting period reduces operational risk around financial controls and disclosures.

Graphic Packaging named Charles D. Lischer, its Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since November 2019, as Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer from the same effective date. His prior senior roles at Teradata Corporation and The Coca-Cola Company indicate extensive experience in large-company finance and accounting. The company also states he has no related-party relationships or reportable transactions under Regulation S-K, which supports a clean governance profile.

Overall, this looks like a managed leadership change with an internal interim successor who is already deeply involved in financial reporting. Future company communications may clarify whether a permanent CFO search is underway and how long the interim structure is expected to last.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

October 6, 2025

GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-33988		26-0405422
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1500 Riveredge Parkway

Atlanta, Georgia 30328

(Address of principal executive offices)

(770) 240-7200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		GPK		New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

☐   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On October 6, 2025, Mr. Stephen R. Scherger resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (the “Company”). Such resignation will be effective as of November 7, 2025 to allow Mr. Scherger to close out third quarter reporting and ensure a smooth transition.

Effective November 7, 2025, the Company has appointed Mr. Charles D. Lischer as Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lischer, age 56, has served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since November 2019. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lischer served as the Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer for Teradata Corporation from March 2015 to September 2019, and prior to that in various finance and accounting positions at The Coca-Cola Company and its affiliated companies from June 2005 to February 2015. Mr. Lischer has no relationship with the Company requiring disclosure under Item 401(d) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Regulation S-K”) and is not party to any transaction requiring disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				By:		/s/ Lauren S. Tashma
						Lauren S. Tashma
Date: October 9, 2025						Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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FAQ

What leadership change did Graphic Packaging (GPK) disclose in this 8-K?

Graphic Packaging reported that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Stephen R. Scherger resigned, with his resignation effective November 7, 2025. He will remain in place through third quarter reporting to help with the transition.

Who is becoming interim CFO of Graphic Packaging (GPK) and when?

Effective November 7, 2025, Charles D. Lischer will serve as Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer of Graphic Packaging Holding Company.

What is Charles D. Lischer’s background before becoming interim CFO at GPK?

Charles D. Lischer has served as Graphic Packaging’s Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since November 2019. Before joining the company, he was Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Teradata Corporation, and previously held finance and accounting roles at The Coca-Cola Company and its affiliates.

Why is Stephen R. Scherger staying at Graphic Packaging until November 7, 2025?

The company states that Stephen R. Scherger’s resignation is effective November 7, 2025 to allow him to close out third quarter reporting and ensure a smooth transition of CFO responsibilities.

Does Charles D. Lischer have any related-party relationships with Graphic Packaging (GPK)?

The company states that Charles D. Lischer has no relationship requiring disclosure under Item 401(d) of Regulation S-K and is not party to any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What board or regulatory disclosures were highlighted about the new interim CFO at GPK?

The company highlighted that Charles D. Lischer’s appointment as interim CFO involves no reportable family relationships and no related-party transactions that would require disclosure under Regulation S-K.