Mr. Williams served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Domtar Corporation, a manufacturer of fiber-based products including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers and absorbent hygiene products, from 2009 until June 2023, and the Non-Executive Chairman from June 2023 until March 2026. Mr. Williams continues to serve as an advisor for Domtar s leadership. He also served as a member of Domtar s Board of Directors until Domtar s sale in 2021. From 2000 to 2008, Mr. Williams served in senior executive positions with SCA Packaging Ltd. and SCA Packaging Europe, which is among Europe s largest producers of containerboard paper used for the manufacturing of corrugated box products. From 2005 to 2008, he served as President of SCA Packaging Europe, and as regional managing director for its U.K. and Ireland operations from 2000 to 2005. Prior to joining SCA Packaging, Mr. Williams held several increasingly senior positions in sales, marketing, management, and operations with Rexam plc Packaging Resources, Inc., Huhtamaki, Alberto Culver (U.K.) Ltd., and MARS Group. Key Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Expertise Contributed to the Board Mr. Williams brings to the Board significant leadership experience from his former role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Domtar and previously as a senior executive in the European packaging industry. He developed an in-depth understanding of manufacturing, quality, and logistics serving in these roles. His extensive management experience provides the Board with a valuable perspective on the Company s global manufacturing and supply chain operations. Mr. Williams experience in managing manufacturing businesses gives him valuable insight to assist the Company s efforts to improve its operating efficiencies and cost position. Mr. Williams provides counsel to the Board as it evaluates the Company s sustainability practices for its operations and supply chains. His significant experience in international business, operations, sales, and marketing also enables him to provide the Board with a valuable perspective on the Company s strategic priorities of strengthening its market leading positions and extending its product offerings in existing businesses.