Boynton to Lead Rayonier Performance Fibers Business.Business Editors JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2001 Rayonier (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :RYN RYN Reply with Yes or No RYN Read Your Note RYN Return Your Note ) has promoted Paul G. Boynton to Vice President, Performance Fibers, effective January 1, 2002. He assumes responsibility for the company's high performance specialty cellulose business from William A. Kindler kin·dle 1 v. kin·dled, kin·dling, kin·dles v.tr. 1. a. To build or fuel (a fire). b. To set fire to; ignite. 2. , who has elected to retire. Boynton, previously Vice President of Performance Fibers Marketing and Sales, will be responsible for all aspects of the Performance Fibers business, including manufacturing, research and development, marketing and sales, transportation and distribution as well as information technology. "Bill Kindler has provided outstanding leadership and strategic focus to our global Performance Fibers business," said W. Lee Nutter, Chairman, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The appointment of Paul Boynton provides a seamless transition and continuity in our efforts to continually improve existing products and develop new ones that give our customers a competitive edge. His vision, global marketing experience and understanding of customers' needs will enable us to further enhance our leadership position in this business and further strengthen financial results." Boynton joined Rayonier in 1999 as Director of Specialty Pulp Marketing and Sales. Prior to Rayonier, he was with the 3M Corporation as Global Brand Manager for the Home Care Division and was a reliability and quality engineer with Motorola. Boynton is a 1986 graduate of Iowa State University Academics ISU is best known for its degree programs in science, engineering, and agriculture. ISU is also home of the world's first electronic digital computing device, the Atanasoff–Berry Computer. with a BS in mechanical engineering and received his MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from the University of Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University. The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. in 1990. He has also graduated from the Harvard University Advanced Management Program. Rayonier is the world's leading producer of high performance specialty cellulose and has 2.3 million acres of timber in the Untied States and New Zealand. About half of Rayonier's sales are to international customers in 60 countries. |
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