Glatfelter, a global supplier of specialty papers and fibre based engineered materials, has appointed John P Jacunski as the business unit president, specialty papers, effective immediately.

In this newly created position, Jacunski will lead the development of strategic as well as tactical plans for the business unit and will have the overall profit and loss responsibility. Jacunski will retain his role as chief financial officer.

Jacunski has bachelor’s degree in business administration from John Carroll University. His executive development includes leadership and strategy programs at the Wharton School of Business.

Jacunski has held various positions as vice president and corporate controller, chief financial officer, and executive vice president at Glatfelter since 2003. Prior to joining Glatfelter, he served as vice president and chief financial officer with WCI Steel, Inc. and also worked for KPMG.

“John is a very experienced senior leader who has a demonstrated track record of success within Glatfelter building a high-performing finance organisation, delivering improved business results, providing strategic thought leadership and executing strategic plans to generate increased shareholder value.  I am especially pleased to promote from within for this critical leadership assignment as we focus on generating improved results from this business unit.  I look forward to John’s success with his new responsibilities while continuing to provide leadership for finance and information technology,” said Dante C Parrini, chairman & CEO. (NA)