Novolex expands sustainability and public affairs team
June 10, 2019
Phil Rozenski, Erik Gonring
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – As Novolex™ continues its dedication to leadership in packaging choice, sustainability and innovation, the Company is expanding its sustainability and public affairs capabilities to support a growing portfolio of brands and products designed for the circular economy.
Phil Rozenski, a 12-year veteran of the Novolex family of brands, is promoted from Senior Director of Sustainability to Vice President of Public Affairs. In this new position at Novolex, he will oversee public policy matters, stakeholder relations and sustainability engagement.
Erik Gonring, who previously held positions in sustainability and communications with McDonald’s Corporation and the J.R. Simplot Company, is joining Novolex as Director of Sustainability. Gonring will focus on key trends in the sustainability space, supporting the company’s growth as its product portfolio continues to expand.
Phil Rozenski, a 12-year veteran of the Novolex family of brands, is promoted from Senior Director of Sustainability to Vice President of Public Affairs. In this new position at Novolex, he will oversee public policy matters, stakeholder relations and sustainability engagement. Rozenski, a retired Air Force officer and supply chain executive, holds a BA from Excelsior College, an MA from Webster University, an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and attended the Defense Language Institute.
Erik Gonring, who previously held positions in sustainability and communications with McDonald’s Corporation and the J.R. Simplot Company, is joining Novolex as Director of Sustainability. Gonring will focus on key trends in the sustainability space, supporting the company’s growth as its product portfolio continues to expand. Gonring has a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Marketing from Marquette University and an MBA from Purdue University.
Rozenski and Gonring will report to a Senior Vice President that will join the Novolex executive management team. The Company is actively recruiting candidates for that position.
About Novolex™
Novolex™ develops and manufactures diverse packaging and food service products that touch nearly every aspect of daily life for multiple industries ranging from grocery, food packaging, restaurant and retail to medical applications and building supplies. The Novolex family of brands provide customers innovative paper and plastic solutions for their business needs today while investing in research and development to engineer more sustainable choices for the future. With more than 10,000 employee families, Novolex operates 60 manufacturing plants in North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling facilities. To learn more about Novolex, visit www.Novolex.com.
