Sandy Springs-based Graphic Packaging named a new chief this month. Two large investors are now calling on the company to reverse the decision.
Current Graphic Packaging CEO Michael Doss (left) has held the role since 2016. Robbert Rietbroek was named as his replacement, effective Jan. 1. (File; Courtesy of Graphic Packaging)
Two top shareholders of metro Atlanta-based Graphic Packaging are publicly challenging a decision by the consumer packaging giant’s board to oust its chief executive.
New York asset management firm Eminence Capital and Atlanta investment management firm Shapiro Capital Management are mounting a pressure campaign on Graphic Packaging to reverse the leadership change.
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Graphic Packaging is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Sandy Springs. Pictured here are some examples of the company’s packaging, which the company said in December were honored with awards. (Courtesy of Graphic Packaging)
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Amy Wenk is the consumer brands reporter for the AJC.
As business team lead, Kelly Yamanouchi edits and writes business stories. She graduated from Harvard and has a master’s degree from Northwestern.
