Sappi Executive and Leadership Team

Steve Binnie, the Chief Executive Officer at Sappi, directs the overarching strategic vision for the global woodfibre-based product portfolio. Binnie architects long-term growth initiatives, ensuring the organization maintains a competitive edge in packaging, speciality papers, and biomaterials. By aligning operational goals with sustainability mandates, the Chief Executive Officer fosters innovation across all manufacturing divisions. Binnie coordinates with the Board to optimize capital allocation and drive market expansion across diverse international regions. This leadership role involves navigating complex industry shifts while maintaining the company's reputation for responsible business practices. Through consistent oversight of global performance metrics, Steve Binnie secures the financial health and operational integrity of the enterprise. Ultimately, Binnie drives the transition toward high-value, sustainable product lines that meet evolving customer demands in the global paper and pulp sector.

Annette Luchene, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Sappi, oversees the global financial strategy, including capital structure, risk management, and fiscal reporting. Luchene directs the allocation of resources to support the development of innovative packaging and biomaterials. By monitoring market trends and economic indicators, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ensures the company maintains a strong balance sheet capable of funding long-term sustainability projects. Luchene coordinates with executive leadership to evaluate investment opportunities and optimize cost structures across international manufacturing sites. This role involves rigorous financial planning to mitigate risks associated with global supply chain fluctuations. Annette Luchene drives transparency in financial reporting, providing the Board with actionable insights for strategic decision-making. Through disciplined fiscal management, Luchene secures the necessary capital to advance the company's position as a leader in the woodfibre industry.

Markie van Rensburg, the Global Chief Information Officer, Domain Lead Mes & Sappi (South Africa) at Sappi, manages the digital transformation of manufacturing execution systems. Van Rensburg optimizes data flow across regional production facilities, ensuring seamless integration between local South African operations and global digital infrastructure. By implementing advanced manufacturing technologies, the Global Chief Information Officer, Domain Lead Mes & Sappi (South Africa) enhances operational efficiency and product quality control. This role requires constant collaboration with regional plant managers to streamline workflows and reduce downtime. Markie van Rensburg drives the adoption of smart factory initiatives, positioning the company at the forefront of industrial automation. Through the deployment of robust digital frameworks, Van Rensburg supports the scalability of woodfibre-based manufacturing processes, directly impacting the company's ability to meet high-volume production targets while maintaining strict quality standards.

Marjorie Boles, the Group Chief Information Officer at Sappi, architects the enterprise-wide technology strategy to support global business operations. Boles directs the implementation of scalable IT systems that facilitate communication and data management across all product divisions, including graphic papers and speciality materials. By modernizing core digital platforms, the Group Chief Information Officer ensures high availability and performance for critical business applications. Boles collaborates with other C-suite leaders to align technology investments with the company's broader sustainability and innovation goals. This leadership role involves managing large-scale digital projects that enhance operational agility and customer service capabilities. Marjorie Boles drives the adoption of cloud-based solutions to improve collaboration across international offices. Through the strategic oversight of the global IT landscape, Boles enables the organization to leverage data-driven insights for improved manufacturing efficiency and market responsiveness.

Darryl Potgieter, the Global Domain Security Leader & Group Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure at Sappi, manages the security and stability of the company's global technical infrastructure. Potgieter architects robust cybersecurity frameworks to protect sensitive manufacturing data and intellectual property. By overseeing the deployment of secure network architectures, the Global Domain Security Leader & Group Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure ensures the resilience of production systems against emerging digital threats. Potgieter coordinates with regional IT teams to standardize security protocols across all global facilities. This role involves continuous assessment of infrastructure vulnerabilities to maintain operational continuity in the woodfibre manufacturing process. Darryl Potgieter drives the integration of advanced security measures into the company's digital transformation roadmap. Through the proactive management of technical infrastructure, Potgieter safeguards the company's ability to deliver high-quality products to customers worldwide.