Graphic Packaging announces new board member

Graphic Packaging Holding Co., Atlanta, announced that Aziz Aghili has joined its board of directors.  

"Aziz is an accomplished executive whose vast global experience in leading large, varied business units will provide a new dimension to our board,” says Phil Martens, chairman of Graphic Packaging.  “We are pleased to welcome Aziz and look forward to his guidance as we continue our global growth."  

According to a news release, Aghili currently serves as executive vice president and president of the Heavy Vehicle Group of Dana Inc., a producer of drivetrain and e-propulsion systems for commercial and industrial vehicles in Maumee, Ohio. During his 13-year career with Dana, Mr. Aghili has held various global executive roles, currently leading a team of more than 20,000 employees located in 27 countries and 110 manufacturing, assembly and service centers. 

Before Dana, Aghili spent more than 20 years at Meritor, Inc., where he ultimately served as vice president and general manager of the body systems division. Before joining Meritor, he worked for Nissan Motor Company and General Electric Plastics. 

"Aziz's diverse perspective and outstanding record of integrating acquisitions, achieving synergies in manufacturing and engineering and managing large capital projects will serve Graphic Packaging well in our mission to become the world's premier provider of fiber-based consumer packaging,” says Michael Doss, president and CEO of Graphic Packaging. 

The company also announced that effective March 1, 2022, board member David D. Campbell, is retiring from the Board.