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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Graphic Packaging (GPK)

Graphic Packaging names Larry Venturelli Chairman as Philip Martens retires from Board

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Graphic Packaging said Philip R. Martens retired as a director and Chairman of its Board effective June 11, 2026, following the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Board member Larry M. Venturelli, a director since 2016, was elected Chairman effective the same day. The change is a board leadership transition; the filing discloses no financial results or operating impact.

Key points

  • Philip R. Martens retired from the Board and as Chairman effective June 11, 2026; he had been a director since November 2013 and Chairman since May 2016.
  • Larry M. Venturelli, a Board member since 2016, was elected Chairman effective June 11, 2026.
  • Venturelli previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Whirlpool Corporation.
  • CEO Robbert Rietbroek said the company will continue executing its strategy under the new Chair.

The filing

CompanyGraphic Packaging (GPK)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 11, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-267664

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:38 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on June 11, 2026.

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