Sappi Executive and Leadership Team

Steve Binnie, the Chief Executive Officer at Sappi, directs the overarching global strategy for woodfibre-based product manufacturing. Binnie oversees the integration of sustainability initiatives across all business units, ensuring alignment with long-term growth objectives. By managing relationships with the Board and executive leadership, the Chief Executive Officer maintains focus on market expansion and operational excellence. This leadership role involves navigating complex international markets to secure competitive advantages in pulp and packaging sectors. Steve Binnie drives the corporate vision, fostering a culture of innovation that supports the development of advanced biomaterials. Through rigorous oversight of global performance metrics, the Chief Executive Officer ensures the company remains a leader in responsible business practices. Binnie prioritizes the optimization of manufacturing assets to meet evolving customer demands while maintaining strict adherence to environmental standards across all global operations.

Michael Haws, the Chief Executive Officer, Sappi North America at Sappi, manages all regional manufacturing and commercial activities. Haws directs the production of speciality papers and packaging solutions tailored to the North American market. Overseeing regional supply chains, the Chief Executive Officer, Sappi North America ensures efficient delivery of high-quality woodfibre products to diverse industrial clients. This role involves coordinating with global leadership to implement strategic initiatives that enhance regional profitability and market share. Michael Haws drives operational improvements, focusing on technological upgrades and process efficiency within North American facilities. By analyzing regional market trends, the Chief Executive Officer, Sappi North America adapts product offerings to meet specific customer requirements. Haws maintains a strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance, ensuring that regional operations reflect the broader corporate mission of responsible manufacturing and sustainable growth across the continent.

Annette Luchene, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Sappi, manages the global financial health and capital allocation strategies. Luchene directs financial planning, reporting, and risk management processes to support the company's diverse manufacturing portfolio. Overseeing fiscal discipline, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ensures that investments in pulp, packaging, and biomaterials align with long-term profitability targets. This leadership role involves collaborating with the executive team to evaluate market opportunities and optimize the balance sheet. Annette Luchene drives financial transparency, providing critical insights that inform strategic decision-making across all regions. By monitoring global economic conditions, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer mitigates financial risks and secures the resources necessary for innovation. Luchene maintains rigorous standards for internal controls, ensuring that all financial operations support the overarching mission of sustainable growth and responsible business practices within the global woodfibre industry.

Marjorie Boles, the Group Chief Information Officer at Sappi, architects the global digital strategy and information systems infrastructure. Boles directs the implementation of advanced data analytics and enterprise software to streamline manufacturing processes for pulp and speciality papers. Overseeing the digital transformation, the Group Chief Information Officer ensures that technology platforms support efficient operations across all international business units. This leadership role involves managing cybersecurity protocols and data governance to protect corporate assets. Marjorie Boles drives the adoption of innovative digital tools that enhance productivity and customer engagement. By aligning information technology with business objectives, the Group Chief Information Officer enables data-driven decision-making throughout the organization. Boles coordinates with regional IT leaders to maintain robust systems that support the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability, ensuring that the digital landscape remains a competitive advantage for the entire global enterprise.

Markie van Rensburg, the Global Chief Information Officer, Domain Lead Mes & Sappi (South Africa) at Sappi, manages the integration of manufacturing execution systems and regional digital operations. van Rensburg directs the deployment of specialized software solutions that optimize production efficiency within South African facilities. Overseeing the technical architecture for manufacturing domains, the Global Chief Information Officer, Domain Lead Mes & Sappi (South Africa) ensures seamless connectivity between plant-floor data and corporate systems. This leadership role involves driving the modernization of industrial processes to support the production of high-quality woodfibre products. Markie van Rensburg drives the implementation of smart manufacturing technologies that enhance operational precision. By focusing on regional digital requirements, the Global Chief Information Officer, Domain Lead Mes & Sappi (South Africa) supports the company's broader mission of innovation and responsible manufacturing, ensuring that local operations benefit from cutting-edge technological advancements and robust system reliability.

Darryl Potgieter, the Global Domain Security Leader & Group Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure at Sappi, directs the security and stability of the global technology infrastructure. Potgieter oversees the protection of critical manufacturing networks and data systems that support the production of pulp, packaging, and biomaterials. This leadership role involves architecting resilient infrastructure solutions that withstand evolving cyber threats across all international operations. Darryl Potgieter drives the implementation of advanced security protocols to safeguard corporate intellectual property and operational continuity. By managing the underlying technology stack, the Global Domain Security Leader & Group Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure ensures that all digital platforms remain secure and scalable. Potgieter collaborates with executive leadership to align infrastructure investments with the company's strategic goals. Through constant monitoring and proactive risk management, the Global Domain Security Leader & Group Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure maintains the integrity of the digital environment, supporting the company's commitment to innovation and responsible business practices.