Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) SVP departs; CEO to lead cellulose unit
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Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. reported that Joshua Hicks, Senior Vice President of High Purity Cellulose, separated from the company effective January 11, 2026. Following his departure, the High Purity Cellulose organization will report directly to Scott Sutton, who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. The company’s common stock continues to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RYAM.
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Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On January 11, 2026, Joshua Hicks, Senior Vice President, High Purity Cellulose, separated from Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., effective January 11, 2026. The High Purity Cellulose organization will report to Scott Sutton, President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of l934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. | |||||
| By: | /s/ Richard Colby Slaughter | ||||
| Richard Colby Slaughter | |||||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | |||||
January 12, 2026
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FAQ
What leadership change did Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) disclose on January 11, 2026?
Rayonier Advanced Materials disclosed that Joshua Hicks, Senior Vice President, High Purity Cellulose, separated from the company effective January 11, 2026.
What is Joshua Hicks' former role at Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM)?
Joshua Hicks previously served as Senior Vice President, High Purity Cellulose at Rayonier Advanced Materials.
Who will oversee the High Purity Cellulose organization at Rayonier Advanced Materials after Joshua Hicks' departure?
After Joshua Hicks' departure, the High Purity Cellulose organization will report to Scott Sutton, who is the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
When was the leadership change at Rayonier Advanced Materials effective?
The leadership change was effective on January 11, 2026, the same date that Joshua Hicks separated from the company.
On which stock exchange is Rayonier Advanced Materials listed and under what symbol?
Rayonier Advanced Materials’ common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RYAM.
Did Rayonier Advanced Materials indicate any change in its principal executive office location in this disclosure?
The company listed its principal executive office as 1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32207, with no change indicated in this disclosure.