Robert.Vaenerberg@metsagroup.com
+ 1 475 747 0125

Robert rejoined Metsä Board in August 2019 to lead the Kemiart transition project and to take responsibility for Metsä Board’s WKL business in the Americas. From 1990 to 1998 Robert led Metsä’s US sales office during which time he first hired and then worked closely with Kemiart (US) Inc. to launch the Kemi grades in the market. Robert left Metsä in 1998 for a corporate finance position in London, UK, and in 2009 joined the Finnish semi-chemical medium producer Powerflute, as VP Sales and Marketing.

Joseph.DePalma@metsagroup.com
+1 201 241 0422

Joe has worked in sales for the paperboard and packaging industry for over 25 years. In that time, he has specialized in kraftliner, FBB, SBS, CUK, CRB and others boards for corrugated laminators, cartons and commercial print end uses. In his most recent positions, Joe spent 15 years with WestRock and nearly 2 years with Iggesund Paperboard.

Liette.Gagne@metsagroup.com
+1 514-995-1977

Liette has been with Metsä Board for over 25 years, having adapted successfully to the company’s evolving strategies and industry market needs. Based out of Canada and specialized in the Canadian market, she also manages client accounts in the US and Internationally. Equipped with extensive industry knowledge and evolving needs of her customer base, she handles the full spectrum of Metsä Board Products: WKL, FBB, and FSB.

Joe.Nellis@metsagroup.com
+1 414 698 1519

Throughout his career, Joe has been working in the packaging industry, and has held roles involving integrated box plants, sheet feeders, sheet plants. Most recently, Joe was the General Manager for a sheet plan that specializes in direct food packaging.

Greg.Baker@metsagroup.com
+1 203 957 1354

Greg joined the Metsä Board Americas team in 2014, after nearly 30 years of extensive technical, sales, and management experience in related paperboard converting fields, servicing folding carton, corrugated, and diemaking segments. With the addition of the WKL line to Greg’s FBB and FSB sales responsibilities, he now handles the full spectrum of Metsä Board’s products and services.

Steve.Rote@metsagroup.com
+1 203 434 5217

A 46 year veteran of the printing, packaging and paper industry, Steve has held a variety of positions in production, sales, marketing and technical support. Currently as the Technical Director, he focuses on promoting Metsä Board products, business development throughout the Americas and conducting technical and sales trainings for corrugated box and folding carton plants.

Ryan.Arbito@metsagroup.com
+1 203 604 3000

Ryan has been with Metsä Board for nearly 15 years, holding positions in customer service, domestic and international sales and technical services. His extensive expertise of these critical functions combined with his comprehensive knowledge of the company positions him well as a key member of the WKL team.

Penny.Parker@metsagroup.com
+1 203 921 7291

Penny joined Metsä Board in September, and previously worked at Cellmark Paper, Inc. – a leading global distributor of a wide variety of paper products. Her expertise in customer relationships and order fulfilment has been a tremendous asset to the White Kraftliner team.

Sales Support Manager
Wayne.Cooke@metsagroup.com
+1 203 249 4974

Prior to joining Metsӓ Board, Wayne worked for Diageo, one of the global leaders in beverage alcohol production. He supported the business in logistics, customer operations and sales support.

Brenda.Mejia@metsagroup.com
+1 203 229-7211

Brenda is a recent hire, having joined Metsä Board in July. Prior to Metsä Board, Brenda worked for Amscan Inc., the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of party goods. Brenda brings years of product distribution, logistics and common stock management experience to the growing team at Metsä Board.

lena.riley@metsagroup.com

Lena joined Metsä Board in 2019 as a customer service coordinator and has recently transitioned to a supply chain coordinator. She brings with her years of exceptional customer service skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to successfully meet demands. She is committed and dedicated to meet your expectations for service and support and looks forward to working with you.

Catalina.Quintero@metsagroup.com
203-851-3790

Catalina joined the Metsa team in 2016. Before Catalina joined the WKL team she held a position as Customer Service on the International team. Catalina has wonderful customer relations and can adjust in any atmosphere; she is also fluent in Spanish.

Nathan.Pajka@metsagroup.com

Nathan Pajka has joined Metsä Board in May 2021 as our Sustainability Specialist. He will work to communicate the sustainability-related benefits of our products and services as well as act as the sustainability expert in the region. Before Metsä, he worked as Sustainability Ambassador at National Grid.

Kristen.Clark@metsagroup.com

Kristen Clark is the new Communications Manager for Metsä Board Americas, joining in June 2021.  She will develop and implement annual marketing plans, working to ensure consistency in messaging while tailoring it for the Americas audience.  Prior to Metsä Board, she held marketing positions at Victorinox Swiss Army, Stanley Black & Decker and Nice-Pak Products.