ALPHARETTA, Ga. (News release) -- Mativ Holdings, Inc. announced it has appointed John K. Stipancich as an independent member of its board of directors, effective June 13, 2024, for a term of office expiring at the 2027 annual meeting. In connection with his appointment, Stipancich has also been appointed to serve on the Board's audit committee.

"We're pleased to welcome John to the Board. With over 30 years of experience, he brings a deep well of legal, operational, and financial expertise to Mativ's Board," said Mativ's President and Chief Executive Officer, Julie Schertell.

Stipancich currently serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Roper Technologies, Inc., an operator of market leading businesses that design and develop vertical software and technology enabled products for a variety of niche markets.

"John is a great addition to our Board," said Dr. Kimberly E. Ritrievi, Chair of Mativ's Board of Directors. "He has played a key role in Roper's impressive cash flow compounding and shareholder return story over the past eight years, and we look forward to him making important contributions to help drive Mativ's continued growth and shareholder value creation."

Stipancich joined Roper in 2016. Prior to joining Roper, Stipancich was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Newell Brands Inc., where he has also served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and Executive Leader of its operations in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Stipancich previously served in leadership roles with Evenflo Company and Borden, both KKR portfolio companies at the time.

The Company also announced that Director Jeffrey J. Keenan has decided to step down from the Board following eight years of dedicated service to Mativ Holdings, Inc. and its predecessor, Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., effective as of June 12, 2024.

"I would like to thank Jeffrey for his many years of exceptional service to Mativ and the Board," said Ritrievi. "His leadership and contributions have been invaluable, and we wish him continued success in his endeavors."