John V. Faraci

Independent Director

John V. Faraci

Independent Director

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Director Since: 2019

Age: 75

Board Committees

  • Compensation & Organization (Chair)

Other Public Directorships (past five years)

  • Carrier Global Corporation
    (NYSE: CARR)
    (2020-2022)
  • ConocoPhillips
    (NYSE: COP)
    (2015-2022)
  • PPG Industries, Inc.
    (NYSE: PPG)
    (2012-2022)
  • United Technologies
    (NYSE: UTX)
    (2005-2020)

Education

  • B.A. in History and Economics, Denison University
  • MBA from Ross School of Business at University of Michigan

Qualifications for Board Service

John Faraci brings deep global business and executive leadership experience to the Board. With deep experience in financial and operations, Mr. Faraci has successfully guided companies through pivotal moments of transformation and his expertise spans complex, capital-intensive industries with global footprints. Mr. Faraci’s extensive contribitions on public company boards, including service on boards of Fortune 50 companies, further strengthens our Board’s ability to provide strategic guidance and effective risk management.

Key Director Skills
  • Top Level Enterprise/Corporate Leadership
  • High Level Financial
  • Human Capital Talent Development and Labor
  • Steel/Related Industry
  • International Markets
  • Environmental and Sustainability
  • Risk Management
  • Mr. Faraci has acquired extensive business transformation experience by leading International Paper to become a global leader in packaging and paper. Under his leadership, the company divested more than a dozen businesses, while investing in new projects that repositioned the company for future growth.
  • He also brings valuable experience advising on strategic transactions and growth opportunities, having successfully guided Carrier Global through its first year as a public independent company following its spin-off from United Technologies.
  • Through his leadership in managing several transformation and global expansion efforts, Mr. Faraci has gained experience managing labor relations and successfully integrating teams as a critical part of positioning companies for long-term growth.

Career Highlights

Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR) – a global leader in building and cold chain solutions

  • Executive Chairman (2020-2022)

International Paper (NYSE: IP) – a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions

  • Chairman and CEO (2003-2014)
  • SVP and CFO (1999-2003)
  • CEO and Managing Director of Carter Holt Harvey Ltd. – subsidiary of International Paper (1995-1999)
  • Served in various financial, planning and management positions (1974-1995)