{"id":539247,"date":"2021-09-16T12:05:30","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T16:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/glatfelter-promotes-ramesh-shettigar-to-esg-leadership-role-and-senior-executive-team\/"},"modified":"2021-09-16T12:05:30","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T16:05:30","slug":"glatfelter-promotes-ramesh-shettigar-to-esg-leadership-role-and-senior-executive-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/glatfelter-promotes-ramesh-shettigar-to-esg-leadership-role-and-senior-executive-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Glatfelter Promotes Ramesh Shettigar to ESG Leadership Role and Senior Executive Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, today announced that Ramesh Shettigar has been promoted to its Senior Executive Team in an expanded role as Vice President, ESG, Investor Relations and Corporate Treasurer, and has been appointed as an executive officer by the Company\u2019s Board of Directors. Mr. Shettigar is the first Glatfelter executive leader with dedicated responsibility for advancing the Company\u2019s environmental, social and governance (ESG) program aligned to its long-term growth strategy.<\/p>\n

\u201cRamesh is a proven leader at Glatfelter, whose contributions have been instrumental in advancing our sustainability outcomes and commitment to be a good corporate citizen,\u201d said Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter. \u201cIn this expanded leadership role, Ramesh\u2019s knowledge of the evolving ESG landscape, coupled with the trusted relationships he has developed with investors, employees and other key stakeholders, position him well to further accelerate Glatfelter\u2019s sustainability efforts and strategic focus in areas where we can have the greatest impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Shettigar will continue to report to Sam Hillard, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and will lead the organization\u2019s Investor Relations and Corporate Treasury functions, with expanded responsibility for advancing and communicating the Company\u2019s ESG efforts. He will coordinate with internal teams and key stakeholders to further embed sustainability across operations, product innovation, M&A, and other important business initiatives.<\/p>\n

Glatfelter\u2019s strong focus on the environment and operating responsibly has been central to the Company\u2019s Core Values since its inception in 1864. In recent years, Glatfelter has taken significant steps to formalize its sustainability program under the ESG pillars, including:<\/p>\n