Graphic Packaging Holding Company has confirmed that Robbert Rietbroek has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company, effective January 1, 2026. Rietbroek succeeds Michael P. Doss, who has served as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer since 2016 and has mutually agreed with the Graphic Packaging Board of Directors to step down from his role and as a director effective December 31, 2025.
Rietbroek (pictured left) brings a distinguished record of delivering strategic value creation and more than 25 years of global leadership experience across some of the world’s largest consumer products companies.
“We are pleased to appoint Robbert as Graphic Packaging’s next CEO,” said Philip R. Martens, Chairman of the Graphic Packaging Board. “His combination of extensive CPG expertise and solid track record of delivering value-creating results positions him well to drive organic growth and world-class execution, and deliver strong and steady free cash flow. The Board is confident that Robbert is the right leader to advance the Company’s progress toward achieving our Vision 2030 goals.”
“Leading the talented Graphic Packaging team over the past decade has been a privilege and the highlight of my career,” said Doss. “I am thankful to all of our employees for their dedication to our customers and their commitment to delivering world-class results. Together, we expanded our Company’s capabilities, built what we believe is the world’s best sustainable consumer packaging innovation platform, and created durable competitive advantage in recycled paperboard efficiency and quality. With the completion of our Vision 2025 transformation, we have everything we need to deliver on our Vision 2030 goals. I believe that this is the right time for this transition. Along with the Board, I am confident that Robbert is the right person to step into the CEO role to build on the exceptionally strong foundation we have put in place, and to take Graphic Packaging to the next level. I look forward to working with Robbert to ensure a smooth transition.”
