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MeadWestvaco Corp.

(MWV) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$4.2B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$6.6B
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Coated & Specialty Papers, Office Products, Packaging & Specialty Chemicals Mfr

Chairman & CEO
John A. Luke
Number of Employees 22,000
Contact Information

11013 West Broad Street

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

www.meadwestvac...

(804) 327-5200

NAICS Code Paperboard Mills: 322130

Recent Events

  • MeadWestvaco Corp appoints Alejandro Cedeno as vice president of global innovation

    11/04/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • Alejandro Cedeo Named Vice President, Global Innovation for MWV

    11/03/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • BMO Capital Upgrades MeadWestvaco MWV to Market Perform

    10/30/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • MWV Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

    11/04/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • MeadWestvaco Sets 3Q Release and Conference Call

    10/10/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Watson Hill concerns aired

    9/18/09 - Buildings Purchased - View Story

  • MeadWestvaco announces partnership with Albemarle Corp

    9/09/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • MWV Provides Simple and Flexible Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions to the European Market with Med-Easy

    9/09/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • MeadWestvaco, Albemarle in carbon partnership

    9/08/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • MWV Provides Simple and Flexible Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions to the European Market with Med-Easy

    9/08/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • MeadWestvaco Releases Early Tender Results

    9/04/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • MeadWestvaco rebrands itself as MWV

    8/21/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • MeadWestvaco Corp. MWV reports 2nd Quarter ending June 2009 above estimates

    7/31/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • MeadWestvaco building nears completion in Richmond

    7/05/09 - Sites Leased - View Story

  • MeadWestvaco Corp. Sets Date to Release Second Quarter 2009 Results and Host Conference Call

    7/06/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Jack C. Goldfrank President, Center for Pkgng Innovation
James A. Buzzard President
Mark V. Gulling President, Global Business Services
Neil A. McLachlan President, Consumer & Office Products Group
Robert A. Feeser President, Packaging Resources Group
William J. Biedenharn President, Consumer Solutions Group
E. Mark Rajkowski CFO & Senior Vice President
James M. McGrane CIO & Vice President
James C. Tyrone Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Linda V. Schreiner Senior Vice President
Mark S. Cross Senior Vice President
Mark T. Watkins Senior Vice President
Rita V. Foley Senior Vice President
Wendell L. Willkie Senior Vice President
David Reinhart Vice President, Commercial Operations
Dirk Krouskop Vice President
Donna O. Cox Vice President
Erm Venuto Vice President
Ned W. Massee Vice President
Richard Burton Vice President
Andrew H. Luke Director, Marketing
Jason Thompson Director, Investor Relations
John Redente Director, Promotional Products
Mike Skrovanek Director, Marketing
Dana Griffith Manager, Marketing
John E. Banu Controller
John J. Carrara Assistant Secretary
Robert E. Birkenholz Treasurer
Timothy H. Powers Compensation and Organization Development Committee Mermber
Edward M. Straw Director
J. Lawrence Jones Director
J. Lawrence Wilson Director
James G. Kaiser Director
Michael E. Campbell Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
John A. Luke Chairman & CEO
Douglas S. Luke Finance Committee Chair
John A. Krol Nominating and Governance Committee Chairman
Richard B. Kelson Audit Committee Chairman
Thomas W. Cole Safety, Healthy and Environment Committee Chair
Duane E. Collins Board of Directors
James M. Kilts Board of Directors
Jane L. Warner Board of Directors
John G. Breen Board of Directors
Robert C. McCormack Board of Directors
Susan J. Kropf Board of Directors
William E. Hoglund Board of Directors

Mr. Luke, 59, began his career with Westvaco in 1979. In 1983, he was elected treasurer, and in 1986 he was elected vice president. Between 1987 and 1989 as a senior vice president, his responsibilities expanded to include the corporate marketing function, the international sales organization and Rigesa, Ltda., Westvaco's Brazilian subsidiary. In 1989, he became a member of the board of directors. He was elected executive vice president in 1990, president and chief executive officer in 1992 and chairman in 1996. He was elected chairman of MWV in November 2002. Military Service From 1971 through 1974, Mr. Luke served as an officer with the U.S. Air Force in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam conflict. Professional Associations * The Bank of New York Mellon Director * The Timken Company Director * FM Global Director * National Association of Manufacturers Member, board of directors, and former Chairman * American Forest & Paper Association Member, board of directors, and former Chairman * Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. Member, and former Chairman * President's Export Council Member * American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research Trustee * American Forest Foundation Trustee * Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Trustee Education * The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Master of Business Administration * Lawrence University Bachelor of Arts

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Chairman & CEO Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation-Kraft Division President & CEO Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current

Dr. Goldfrank, 64, is president of the Center for Packaging Innovation of MeadWestvaco Corporation. Dr. Goldfrank joined Mead in 1990 as president of Mead Imaging, which was subsequently sold. In 1991, he became corporate vice president of Mead Central Research and, in 1994, he became president of MWV Coated Board. Dr. Goldfrank began his career in 1968 with Xerox Corporation where he held a variety of technical and management positions. In 1980, he joined Mead's Digital Systems Division in Dayton as vice president of operations. From 1983 to 1988, he was senior vice president of operations for Diconix, Inc. (formerly Mead Digital Systems and a subsidiary of Eastman Kodak since 1983). In 1988, he accepted the position of director, OEM sales and strategic relationships, for the Copier Products Division of Eastman Kodak. He became director, strategic planning of the Printer Products Division in 1989. Professional Associations * River Center for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Georgia Member, Board of Governors * Manufacture Alabama Board of Directors Past (founding) Member * Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation Founder and former Chairperson Education * Columbia University Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering Master of Science, Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation President, Center for Pkgng Innovation Current
Meadwestvaco Coated Board Division President Former

Mr. Buzzard, 53, has responsibility for our company's operations including Packaging, Consumer & Office Products, Specialty Chemicals, Specialty Papers, Technology and Supply Chain. Mr. Buzzard began his career with Westvaco in 1978 and completed several assignments in the Controller’s department and the former Kraft Division. In 1982, he was named purchasing manager for the Kraft Division. In 1984, he was named administration manager for the former Container Division. He became area sales manager for the Eaton, Ohio, container plant in 1986. He was promoted to corporate marketing manager in marketing services in 1988 and became manager of marketing services in 1990, responsible for corporate market research, the company’s Marketing Personnel Development Program and working with the company's divisions to develop their new products and services. In 1991, he was named manager of business planning and analysis for the Envelope Division, and in 1992 he was named manager of the Envelope Division and elected vice president of Westvaco. In 1994, he became interim marketing and sales manager of the Fine Papers Division and became sales and marketing manager in 1995. In 1998, he was named assistant division manager of the Fine Papers Division. In 1999, he was elected senior vice president of Westvaco and manager of the Fine Papers Division. In 2000, he assumed responsibility for the Envelope Division, and later that year, he was named executive vice president of Westvaco. He was named executive vice president for MeadWestvaco Corporation in 2002 with responsibility for merger integration and the Consumer & Office Products Group. He was named president in 2003. Professional Associations * Manufacturing Institute Trustee * Abundant Forests Alliance Board Member * VCU School of Business Foundation Board Member * Virginia Business Council Member Education * The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Master of Business Administration, Finance * North Carolina State University Bachelor of Science, Pulp and Paper Technology

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation President Current
Abundant Forests Alliance Board of Directors Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Executive Vice President Former
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania MBA Former
North Carolina State University BS, Pulp and Paper Technology Former

Mr. Gulling, 55, is president, Global Business Services for MeadWestvaco. He is responsible for leading the company’s global internal service operations, including shared services for human resources, finance, purchasing and logistics. In addition, Mr. Gulling is the chief information officer of MeadWestvaco. Mr. Gulling joined Kodak in 1974 as a systems analyst and subsequently held senior positions in Information Technology (IT). In 1998, he was named program manager responsible to install the SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software across Kodak globally. In 2001, he was named chief information officer and vice president where he established a global IT organization. In 2004 he established Eastman Kodak's global shared services organization. His successful efforts led Shared Services News to recognize him as a "2005 Most Admired Leader of a Shared Service Organization." Education * Ashland University Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Economics

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation President, Global Business Services Current
Ashland University BS Former

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Consumer & Office Products President, Consumer Office Products Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation President, Consumer & Office Products Group Current
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Poly-Matrix Inc. President, Meadwestvaco Consumer & Office Products Former
Fisher-Price, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Fisher-Price, Inc. General Manager Former
Fisher-Price, Inc. Marketing Former
Indiana University BA, Marketing Former

Mr. Feeser, 46, is president of tobacco, paperboard SBUs and operatons. His responsibilities include all of the company’s primary mill-based manufacturing businesses in the US and in Brazil. Mr. Feeser joined Mead’s Fine Paper Division as a product manager in 1987, and later served as marketing director and director of sales and marketing, carbonless and converting papers. In 1994, he was named director of sales and marketing for the carbonless and converting business unit of the Paper Division. He joined Zellerbach, Mead’s distribution business, in 1995 as vice president and general manager of the industrial business unit. In 1997, Mr. Feeser was named president of Gilbert Paper and served in this role until joining Mead’s Containerboard Division in 2000, where he served as president until 2002. In 2002, he was named corporate VP of packaging where he led integration activities within the packaging businesses following the Mead and Westvaco merger. In 2003 he assume responsibility for Rigesa, the company’s Brazilian packaging subsidiary. In 2004, he was named president, Packaging Resources Group, which included the company’s bleached paperboard businesses and Rigesa. His responsibilities were expanded in 2006 to include both the Kraft and Coated Kraft businesses. Prior to joining Mead, Mr. Feeser was with Champion International, where he held various positions in process engineering and product development working from Champion’s Technical Center in Hamilton, Ohio. Professional Associations * North Carolina State Pulp & Paper Foundation Director * American Forest & Paper Association Containerboard Executive Committee Member * MeadWestvaco Foundation Director * Science Museum Foundation of Virginia Director Education * Duke University Master of Business Administration, Finance and Marketing * University of Dayton Master of Science, Chemical Engineering * Miami University (Ohio) Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation President, Packaging Resources Group Current
Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Member Current
Duke University MBA, Finance and Marketing Former
Miami University BS, Pulp and Paper Science Former
University of Dayton MS, Chemical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation President, Consumer Solutions Group Current
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Current
Beer Institute Board of Directors Current
MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC President Former

Mr. Rajkowski, 49, has full responsibility for all aspects of financial management and reporting at MWV. He began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in 1981, last serving as the managing partner for the Upstate New York Technology Industry Group. In 1998 he joined the Eastman Kodak Company as corporate controller, and in 2001, he became vice president, finance. In 2003, he was named chief operating officer of Kodak’s Consumer Digital Business, and he subsequently became vice president and general manager, worldwide operations, Digital & Film Imaging Systems. He joined MWV in August 2004. Professional Associations * American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member * Financial Executives Institute Member * Performance Technologies Inc. Director * CPA, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania Education * Lehigh University Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation CFO & Senior Vice President Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation CIO & Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
NewPage Corporation Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing Current
McKinsey & Company, Inc. senior manager Former
Harvard Business School MBA Former
University of Virginia bachelor's degree Former

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Senior Vice President Current
Lustralite Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications Current
Poly-Matrix Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Arthur D. Little, Inc. Senior Manager Former
Virginia Commonwealth University Administration Former
Clarkson University Administration Former
University of Vermont M. Ed Former
The University of Georgia BA Former

Prior to joining MWV, Mr. Cross, 51, worked for JohnsonDiversey, Inc., a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions. He first served as senior vice president and group president in charge of the Latin America and Asia-Pacific regions. He then became president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. Prior to JohnsonDiversey, Mr. Cross spent 24 years with the Kimberly-Clark Corporation holding a variety of marketing and general management positions in North America and Europe, culminating in his leadership of Kimberly-Clark Professional. He joined MWV in 2006 as the senior vice president, Emerging Markets, and transitioned to his role with MWV Packaging in April 2007. Professional Associations * Children's Museum of Richmond Trustee * University of Richmond Robins School of Business Executive Advisory Council Member * University of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation Director Education * Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Master of Business Administration * University of Maine Bachelor of Science

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Senior Vice President Current
Lustralite Senior Vice President, Consumer Solutions Group Current
Poly-Matrix Inc. Senior Vice President, Consumer Solutions Group Current
JohnsonDiversey, Inc. President of the Europe Former
JohnsonDiversey, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Marketing and General Management Positions Former
University of Maine BS Former

Mr. Watkins, 54, is senior vice president of MeadWestvaco Corporation with responsibility for corporate engineering, stewardship, sustainability, safety, health and environmental. Previously he served as vice president of technology for the Mead Corporation. Mr. Watkins joined Mead in 1997 as vice president of Michigan operations for the Publishing Paper Division, where he had oversight of the Escanaba, Michigan paper mill and related woodland and sawmill operations. In 1999, he was promoted to vice president of human resources and organizational development for the newly combined Paper Division. Beyond his duties to ensure a successful reorganization of the division, he served as the lead management sponsor for the division’s ERP implementation project. Mr. Watkins was appointed vice president of technology for Mead in 2000. As a member of the corporate executive management committee, his responsibilities included the functions of central research, central engineering and the corporate safety, health and environmental group. Mr. Watkins began his career in the paper industry in 1977 when he joined Union Camp at its Franklin, Virginia mill as a process engineer. In 1989, Mr. Watkins was named operations manager of the Eastover mill and managed the start-up of a $750 million expansion of the mill, including a new chemical recovery line, fiber line, market pulp dryer and paper machine. Mr. Watkins was promoted to resident manager of the Eastover mill in 1991 and served as the senior management representative for Union Camp in South Carolina. He served as a member of the division’s multifunction management team, participating in strategic and business planning, as well as leadership in the division’s total quality implementation and order management system redesign. Professional Associations * ArborGen LLC Board Chairman * AF&PA Agenda 2020 CTO Committee Chairman * World Business Council for Sustainable Development Liaison Delegate * WBCSD Sustainable Forest Products Industry Working Group Co-chair * FMGlobal Advisory Board Member * TAPPI Board Member * Syracuse Pulp and Paper Foundation Past Board President * South Carolina Governor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Higher Education Past Board Member * Palmetto Conservation Foundation Past Member * Midlands Technical Education Foundation Past Board Vice Chair * University of South Carolina Engineering Partnership Past Board Member * Industrial Chief Executive Group, Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Past Chairman Education * Darden Graduate School of Business Administration The Executive Program * Syracuse University Bachelor of Science, Pulp and Paper Science and Engineering

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Senior Vice President Current
Syracuse University BS, Pulp and Paper Science and Engineering Former
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration Executive Program Former
Palmetto Conservation Foundation Member Former

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Senior Vice President Current
PetSmart, Inc. Director Current
Pro Mujer, Inc. Board of Directors Current
PetSmart Investor Relations Petm Board of Directors Current
Wsvma Board of Directors Current
Dresser-Rand Group Inc. Board of Directors Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation President of Consumer Packaging Group Former
MeadWestvaco Corporation Chief Operating Officer Former

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Senior Vice President Current
Lustralite Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Current
Poly-Matrix Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Poly-Matrix Inc. General Counsel Current
Poly-Matrix Inc. Secretary Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Secretary Current
New York State Bar Association Member Current
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Llp Lawyer Former
Department of Commerce General Counsel Former
Greenwich Academy Trustee Former
University of Oxford MA Former
MeadWestvaco Corporation General Counsel Former
University of Chicago Jd Former
Department of Commerce Board of Directors Former
National Legal Center for The Public Interest Director Former
Harvard College BA Former
NYSE Group, Inc. Member Legal Advisory Committee Former

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Vice President, Commercial Operations Current
Mead Specialty Paper Division President Former

Mr. Krouskop, 51, is vice president, Safety, Health and Environment. In this role, he is responsible for the company’s safety, health and environmental stewardship. Mr. Krouskop joined the company in 1979 as environmental specialist in the Corporate Human and Environmental Protection Department of Mead. From 1985 to 1990, he held the position of manager, Safety, Health and Environment at the Chillicothe, Ohio mill. In 1990, he became the corporate director of regulatory assurance and environmental management and assumed the role of director, environmental management with the merger of Mead and Westvaco. Most recently, Dirk was the director, Safety, Health & Environment Global Policy & Strategy. Professional Associations * NCASI Operating Committee Chairman * National Association of Environmental Managers Member * Environment, Health, Safety & Energy Executive Committee, AF&PA Member Education * Ohio University Master of Business Administration * University of Cincinnati Master of Science, Environmental Engineering * University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Vice President Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director, Environmental Management Former
MeadWestvaco Corporation Manager, Safety, Health Former
MeadWestvaco Corporation Environmental Specialist Former
Ohio University MBA Former
University of Cincinnati BS, Civil Engineering Former
University of Cincinnati MS, Environmental Engineering Former

Ms. Cox, 45, is vice president, communications, for MeadWestvaco Corporation. In this role, she is responsible for all communications for the company, including public relations and internal communications. Ms. Cox joined the company in 1996 as the communications coordinator for the Forestry Division, and in 1997 transferred to a similar role in the Public Affairs Department in the Kraft Division. She was promoted to public affairs manager for the Charleston, S.C-area operations in 1998, and in 2002 was promoted to the role of manager of integration and internal communications for MWV. In 2003, she accepted the position of director of public relations and was responsible for external communications and media relations. In 2004, in addition to her external communications duties, Ms. Cox assumed the responsibility for employee communications for the company. Prior to joining MWV, Ms. Cox held various marketing and public relations positions, including director, marketing and public relations, for the Middleton Place Foundation and vice president, marketing, with First Savings Bank. Professional Associations * Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce Board Member * MeadWestvaco Foundation Board Member * Maymont Foundation Board Member * Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Corporation Board Member Education * The Citadel Master of Business Administration * University of South Carolina Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Management

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Vice President Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director of Public Relations Former
MeadWestvaco Corporation Public Affairs Manager Former
MeadWestvaco Corporation Communications Coordinator Former
The Citadel MBA Former
University of South Carolina BS, Marketing and Management Former

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Vice President Current

Mr. Massee, 59, is vice president responsible for corporate affairs of MeadWestvaco Corporation. Mr. Massee joined Westvaco in 1985 as an assistant government relations manager. In 1986, he was promoted to manager of government relations. In that position, he provided leadership of corporate government relations activities and coordinated the Westvaco Political Participation Program, of which he was vice chairman and secretary, and coordinated the Westvaco grassroots network. In March 1991, he was promoted to assistant manager, public affairs. He was elected vice president and promoted to manager in August 1991. In 2001, he became vice president of corporate affairs with responsibility for government relations, corporate security, facility management, oversight of company philanthropic programs, including the Westvaco Foundation, and was a member of the Human Resources Leadership Team, as well as being responsible for a number of other corporate-related activities. Before joining Westvaco, Mr. Massee had over 12 years of experience on Capitol Hill. He was a key member of the staff of United States Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) between 1973 and 1984. As chief legislative assistant, he was responsible for the coordination of the senator’s legislative program and staff. Professional Associations * National Association of Manufacturers, National Public Affairs Steering Committee Member and Past Chairman * Virginia Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman, Membership * Virginia Foundation for Research and Economic Education, Inc. Director * LEAD Virginia - 2007 Class Director * Virginia Capital Trail Foundation Director Education * Northeast Louisiana University Bachelor of Arts, Government

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Vice President Current
National Association of Manufacturers Chairman Former
Northeast Louisiana University BA Former

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Vice President Current

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MeadWestvaco Corporation Director, Marketing Current

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MeadWestvaco Corporation Director, Investor Relations Current

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MeadWestvaco Corporation Director, Promotional Products Current

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MeadWestvaco Corporation Director, Marketing Current

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MeadWestvaco Corporation Manager, Marketing Current

Mr. Banu, 60, is controller of MeadWestvaco Corporation. Mr. Banu joined Westvaco in 1976 as senior internal auditor. He was promoted to assistant internal audit manager in January 1977 and internal audit manager in March 1978. In 1980, he became assistant controller and was named controller in January 1995. In November 1999, he was elected vice president and assumed responsibility for the business services area of the Packaging Resources Group. Mr. Banu was promoted to corporate controller in 2002. Prior to joining Westvaco, Mr. Banu served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970 and was associated with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. from 1972 to 1976. Professional Associations / Accomplishments * New York State Certified Public Accountant * American Forest and Paper Association Controllership Subcommittee Member * Virginia Society of CPAs Member * American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member * New York State Society of CPAs Member Education Baruch College, City University of New York Master of Business Administration City University of New York Bachelor of Business Administration

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Controller Current
MeadWestvaco Consumer & Office Products Controller Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current

Mr. Carrara, 53, is assistant secretary and associate general counsel of MeadWestvaco Corporation. Mr. Carrara joined Westvaco in 1980 as an attorney and continues to serve in that capacity. He was elected an assistant secretary of Westvaco in February 1994. Following the merger with the Mead Corporation, Mr. Carrara was elected assistant secretary of MeadWestvaco Corporation and appointed associate general counsel. Professional Associations * New York State Bar Member * American Society of Corporate Secretaries Member Education * St. John’s University Juris Doctor * Manhattan College Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Assistant Secretary Current
New York State Bar Association Member Current
St. John's University Jd Former
Manhattan College BS, Biochemistry Former

Mr. Birkenholz, 47, is treasurer of MeadWestvaco Corporation. Mr. Birkenholz joined MWV in January 2003 as assistant treasurer. Previously, he was employed by Amerada Hess Corporation in New York City, where he was the assistant treasurer for five years. He joined Hess in 1989, and held positions of increasing responsibility in finance, planning, risk management and corporate treasury. Education * New York University Master of Business Administration * University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Treasurer Current

* Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hubbell, Inc., since 2004; President and Chief Executive Officer, 2001-2004; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 1998-2001 * Director, National Electrical Manufacturers Association * Member of the Board of Trustees, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI * Member of the Board of Governors, The Electrical Manufacturers Club

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Compensation and Organization Development Committee Mermber Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Audit Committee Member Current

* President and Chief Executive Officer, HL Capital, Inc., since 1999 * Managing Member, Lamont Partners, LLC, since 1999 * Director, Regency Centers Inc. * Trustee, National Outdoor Leadership School * Trustee, The Adirondack Nature Conservancy/Adirondack Land Trust

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Finance Committee Chair Current
Regency Centers Corporation Board of Directors Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Safety, Healthy and Environment Committee Member Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Former

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MeadWestvaco Corporation Nominating and Governance Committee Chairman Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Safety, Healthy and Environment Committee Member Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Former

Richard Kelson has over 30 years of project and financial management experience as well as significant merger and acquisitions experience in the industrial sector, most recently as Chairman’s Counsel at Alcoa, Inc. Mr. Kelson also served as Alcoa’s Executive Vice President and CFO for nearly a decade. Prior to that, he was Alcoa, Inc.’s Executive Vice President – Environment, Health and Safety and General Counsel, and a member of the Executive Council - the senior leadership group that provides strategic direction for the company. While he was EVP EHS, Alcoa won numerous awards including the prestigious World Environment Center award. He has also served as Alcoa’s Chief Compliance Officer. In 2000, CFO Magazine awarded Mr. Kelson two of its 11 prestigious global CFO Excellence Awards. In 2006, he was personally recognized by the Hackett Group for World Class Finance; and, in 2004 and 2005, Institutional Investor magazine named him “Best CFO in Metals and Mining.” He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of MeadWestvaco Corporation, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and Lighting Science Group Corporation. He was a member of the Board of Trustees at Carnegie Mellon University from 2000 to 2006 and serves on the board of the University of Pittsburgh Law School Board of Visitors.

Organization Position Status
Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P. Operating Advisor Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Audit Committee Chairman Current
The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Board of Directors Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Compensation and Organization Development Committee Member Current
Alcoa, Inc. CFO & Executive Vice President Former
Alcoa, Inc. Chairman's Counsel Former
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Former
Alcoa, Inc. Board of Directors Former

* Interim Chancellor, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 2007-2008 * President and Chief Executive Officer, Great Schools, Atlanta, 2004-2006 * President Emeritus since 2002, and President, Clark Atlanta University, 1989-2002

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Safety, Healthy and Environment Committee Chair Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Executive Committee Member Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Former

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National City Corporation Current
Parker Hannifin Corporation Board of Directors Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director of Parker Former
Parker Hannifin Corporation Chairman Former

Edward M. Straw was named a director of Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. in June 2005. From March 2000 to February 2005, Mr. Straw served as President of Global Operations of the Estée Lauder Companies. He formerly served as senior vice president of global supply chain and manufacturing at Compaq Computer Corporation and as president of Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. Mr. Straw served in various positions in the U.S. Navy for over 30 years, including as vice admiral, director and chief executive officer of the Defense Logistics Agency. Mr. Straw currently serves as a director of MeadWestvaco Corporation. Mr. Straw received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1961 and an MBA from the George Washington University in 1971.

Organization Position Status
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. Director, Nominating and Corporate Governance, Committee Member Current
MetaMatrix, Inc. Current
Sysview Technology, Inc. Chairman Current
Document Capture Technologies, Inc. Chairman Current
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. Director Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Current
Panther II Transportation Inc. Board of Directors Current
Odyssey Logistics Board of Directors Current
Eddie Bauer Board of Directors Current
Qd Technology, LLC. Board of Directors Current
Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Panther Expedited Services, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Defense Logistics Agency Chief Executive Officer Former
Ryder Integrated Logistics President Former
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. President Former
Compaq Computer Corporation Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing Former
Hewlett-Packard Company Former
Ford Foundation Former
The George Washington University MBA Former
The George Washington University Bachelor of Science Degree In Engineering Former
United States Naval Academy Bachelor of Science Degree In Engineering Former
National War College Former

J. Lawrence Jones is director of marketing for carbonless rolls and security papers at MeadWestvaco Inc., a supplier based in Stamford, Conn. In 2002, he served as a member of the Associates Board of the International Association for Document and Information Management Solutions (IBFI). In 2001, he participated in a joint task force consisting of suppliers and manufacturers to rewrite the DMIA membership charter to give suppliers, manufacturers and distributors equal standing.

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Current
Dmia Board of Directors Current

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MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Current
The Vanguard Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Rohm & Haas Company chief executive officer Former
Rohm & Haas Company chairman Former

* Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Avenir Partners, Inc., since 1998 * Manager, Kaiser Ridgeway LLC, since 2003, Ridgeway Avenir, LLC, since 2003 * Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pelican Banners & Signs, Inc., 2000-2003 * President and Chief Executive Officer, Quanterra Incorporated, 1994-1996 * Director, Sunoco, Inc. * Advisory Director, NS Group, LLC

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Safety, Healthy and Environment Committee Member Current

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Centerview Partners LLC Partner Current
Centerview Partners Management LLC Partner Current
Leigh Bureau, Ltd Business Leader Current
SRDS, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Spectra Marketing Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
PERQ/HCI L.L.C. Board of Directors Current
Knox College Board of Directors Current
The New York Times Company Board of Directors Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current
MetLife, Inc. Board of Directors Current
The Nielsen Company B.V. Supervisory Board Current
Pfizer Inc. Board of Directors Current
Nabisco Chief Executive Officer Former
Nabisco Group Ltd. President and Chief Executive Officer Former
Kraft and Company President Former
Nabisco President Former
Kraft Foods Inc. President, Kraft USA Former
Kraft and Company Executive Vice President Former
Philip Morris Companies Inc. Executive Vice President, Worldwide Food Former
Kraft Foods International Senior Vice President Former
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Former
The Advisory Council Chairman Former
Procter & Gamble Vice Chairman Former
University of Chicago Masters of Business Administration Degree Former
Knox College Graduate Former

# Executive Vice President, Illinois Tool Works (ITW) since 2007; Group Vice President, Worldwide Finishing Systems, 2005-2007 # President, Plexus Systems, 2004-2005 # Vice President, EDS and President Global Manufacturing and Communications Industries, 2002-2004 # Managing Director, Automotive Industry Group, 2000-2002 # Director, Tenneco Corporation # Trustee, Kettering University

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current

Michael E. Campbell is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arch Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: ARJ), a global specialty chemicals company, concentrated in Biocides, with approximately $1.5 billion in annual sales. He has led the company since its inception in February 1999, guiding it through a period of significant change that has strengthened the company’s market leadership positions, increased its operational efficiency and enhanced its reputation as an innovative supplier. Arch and its subsidiaries have leadership positions in Biocides, Water Products, Wood Protection, Personal Care Ingredients, and Coatings. Prior to the creation of Arch Chemicals, Mr. Campbell served as Olin Corporation’s Executive Vice President overseeing all businesses. Mr. Campbell served during the mid-1990s as President of Olin Microelectronic Materials. During his tenure as president, the division posted record sales and earnings as it satisfied strong demand from global semiconductor manufacturers. A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Mr. Campbell received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1968. Following service as a U.S. Naval officer, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. At law school, he was elected to the Law Review and earned membership in the Order of the Coif, a legal honor society. He has also attended the Yale Executive Management Program. Mr. Campbell serves as Lead Director on the MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors, where he is a member of the Finance and Nominating and Governance Committees. He also serves on the Milliken & Company Board of Directors, and is a member of its Audit Committee. Mr. Campbell is Chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers, and Chairman of the US-China Business Relations Task force. He is Chairman and a member of the Society of Chemical Industry's Executive Committee. Mr. Campbell serves on the American Chemistry Council Board and is a former Board Chairman. Previously, Mr. Campbell served as Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign Committee and Chairman of the Corporate Relations Committee at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Business Council of Fairfield County. He is active with the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy. In May 2004, Mr. Campbell was named Responsible Care Leader of the Year by the American Chemistry Council Responsible Care Team. Mr. Campbell is also the recipient of the 2004 Vanguard Award, presented by the Chemical Educational Foundation to individuals who foster a greater understanding of chemistry and the industry through community outreach, product stewardship, leadership and support for educational activities. In July 2005, Mr. Campbell was appointed to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN). The ACTPN is the principal trade advisory committee providing overall policy advice on trade matters to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Mr. Campbell is also a member of the ACTPN China Task Force.

Organization Position Status
Arch Chemicals, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Barik Current
Chemicals, Inc. Chairman Current
Arch Chemicals, Inc. Chairman Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Director Current
National Association of Manufacturers Director Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Nominating and Governance Committee Member Current
Chemicals, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Arch Chemicals, Inc. President Former
Arch Chemicals, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Arch Chemicals, Inc. Director Former
The George Washington University Juris Doctor Degree Former

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Mustang Ventures Managing Director Current
Trident Capital Co-founder Current
DeVry Incorporated Co-Chairman, Trident Capital, Inc. Current
Itw Linx Director Current
Itw Activetouch Board of Directors Current
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Board Member Current
The Revere Group Ltd. Inc. Board Member Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current
Pillar Technologies Board of Directors Current
Itw Linx OEM Director Current
Northern Trust Corporation Board of Directors Current
Trident Capital Board of Directors Current
Itw Linx Committee Member Current
Itw Linx OEM Committee Member Current
Dillon Read Senior Vice President Former
Risk Management Solutions Inc. General Manager, Capital Markets Group Former
Trident Capital Managing Director Former
Morgan Stanley Managing Director Former
Trident Capital Venture Partner Former
The Trident Partner Former
Risk Management Solutions Inc. Director of Business Development Former
Integral Capital Partners Principal Former
Trident Capital Associate Former
Trident Capital Advisory Director Former
MapQuest, Inc. Director Former
DeVry Incorporated Board Member Former
Pgi, Inc. Director Former
Internet Securities Inc. Director Former
CCBN.com, Inc. Director Former
Mapquest.Com, Inc. Director Former
The Navy Board of Directors Former
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business M.B.A. Former
Stanford University M.S. in Industrial Engineering Former
Stanford University B.S. in Electrical Engineering Former
The University of North Carolina B.A Former

Susan J. Kropf has been a member of the board of directors of The Wallace Foundation since 2002. From 2001 until her retirement in January 2007, Kropf served as president and chief operating officer of Avon Products Inc. with full profit-and-loss responsibility for all of Avon's worldwide operations, including global marketing and supply chain. She was a member of Avon's board of directors since January 1998. A 35-year veteran of Avon, Kropf has held key positions in virtually every area of the company, including marketing, research and development, global product development, customer service and manufacturing. She served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Avon North America and global business operations. In this role, she was responsible for the company's North American operating business unit, as well as global marketing, research and development, supply chain operations and information technology. From 1997 to 1998, she was president of Avon U.S., the company's largest single market, and from 1994 to 1997, she was president of new and emerging markets. Under her leadership, Russia became the fastest-growing new market entry in Avon's history; Central Europe also grew dramatically. In addition, Kropf had operating responsibility for China, and she led Avon's entry into South Africa via Avon's acquisition of Justine (Pty) Ltd. Kropf serves on the boards of Coach Inc., MeadWestvaco Corp. and The Sherwin-Williams Co. She is also a member of Cosmetic Executive Women. In 2005, she was honored by the March of Dimes with the Beautiful Apple award for her dedication to charity. In 1997, Kropf was inducted into the YWCA Academy of Women Achievers. Kropf holds a B.A. from St. John's University and an M.B.A in finance from New York University.

Organization Position Status
Coachinc.Com Board of Directors Current
The Wallace Foundation Board of Directors Current
Coach, Inc. Board of Directors Current
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current
The Kroger Co. Board of Directors Current
The Sherwin-Williams Company Board of Directors Current
Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc Board of Directors Current
Avon Products, Inc. President & COO Former
Avon Products, Inc. Board of Directors Former
New York University M.B.A. Degree In Finance Former
St. John's University B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
MeadWestvaco Corporation Board of Directors Current

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     MWV $24.61 +0.32 (1.32% )
Average Volume 1,836,790
Shares Outstanding 171.11M
Market Cap 4.2B
Year High 25.01
Year Low 7.53
Earnings Per Share 0.91
P/E Ratio 27.04
Dividend 0.92
Yield 3.74
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