Clearwater Paper Executive and Leadership Team

Arsen Kitch, the President & Chief Executive Officer & Director at Clearwater Paper, directs the company's overall strategic vision and operational execution. This leadership role involves guiding Clearwater Paper's exclusive focus on its paperboard business following the 2024 divestiture of its consumer tissue division. Arsen Kitch oversees the company's premier independent supplier status for paperboard packaging products, ensuring high-quality solid bleached sulfate paperboard meets the demands of North American converters for folding cartons, food service packaging, and commercial printing. The executive's responsibilities extend to managing the company's solid bleached sulfate mills located in Lewiston, Idaho, Arkansas City, Arkansas, and Augusta, Georgia, alongside the converting facilities operated by its Manchester Industries subsidiary. Arsen Kitch ensures all manufacturing processes adhere to stringent sustainability standards, utilizing fiber from responsibly managed forests and maintaining Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative certifications. This executive's oversight drives the company's market impact and financial performance on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CLW.

Sherri Baker, the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Clearwater Paper, directs the company's financial strategy and fiscal management. This critical role involves overseeing all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, and investor relations, ensuring the fiscal health of the organization. Sherri Baker plays a key part in managing the financial implications of Clearwater Paper's strategic decisions, such as the 2024 divestiture of its consumer tissue division to concentrate solely on the paperboard business. The executive's responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, providing essential insights to support the operational success of the paperboard mills in Idaho, Arkansas, and Georgia, and the Manchester Industries converting facilities. By managing capital allocation and financial risk, Sherri Baker directly supports the company's objective of being a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products. This leadership ensures Clearwater Paper's financial stability and continued growth on the New York Stock Exchange.

Danny Johansen, the President P & P Division at Clearwater Paper, leads the operational execution and strategic direction of the company's paper and pulp division. This executive's primary focus involves optimizing the production and supply chain for solid bleached sulfate paperboard, a key product for North American converters. Danny Johansen oversees the manufacturing processes at the company's solid bleached sulfate mills located in Lewiston, Idaho, Arkansas City, Arkansas, and Augusta, Georgia. The executive ensures these facilities operate at peak efficiency, producing high-quality paperboard for applications including folding cartons, food service packaging, and commercial printing. Danny Johansen's leadership also extends to driving innovation in pulp and paper production methods, aligning with Clearwater Paper's commitment to sustainability and responsible forest management. By ensuring consistent product quality and reliable supply, Danny Johansen directly supports the company's market leadership and its ability to meet diverse customer needs in the packaging and printing industries.

Ravi Waran, the Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Clearwater Paper, architects the company's technology strategy and digital infrastructure. This leadership position involves overseeing all aspects of information technology, ensuring robust systems support Clearwater Paper's core paperboard manufacturing and converting operations. Ravi Waran drives the implementation of innovative technological solutions that enhance operational efficiency across the solid bleached sulfate mills in Lewiston, Idaho, Arkansas City, Arkansas, and Augusta, Georgia, as well as the Manchester Industries converting facilities. The executive's focus includes safeguarding sensitive company data and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. By optimizing the IT environment, Ravi Waran directly contributes to the company's ability to serve North American converters with high-quality paperboard packaging products for applications such as folding cartons and food service packaging. This role is critical in maintaining the technological backbone that supports Clearwater Paper's market position and commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.