Graphic Packaging International Inc., Atlanta, Ga., USA, has appointed Michael P. Doss president and COO, reflecting an expansion of his previous role of COO. Doss also has been appointed to the Graphic Holding Co. Board of Directors.  He will continue to report directly to the company's chairman and CEO, David Scheible.

During his 25-year career with GPI, Doss has held significant positions of both commercial and operational leadership. "Mike has led our company's transformation into a global, pure-play vertically integrated paperboard and packaging company. He has successfully managed numerous international and U.S.-based acquisitions and significant divestitures," said  Scheible. "Mike's deep industry and customer knowledge, business acumen, and leadership skills well qualify him to take even greater responsibility for leading Graphic Packaging's continuing growth strategy in the global paperboard and paperboard packaging arena."

Doss holds a B.S. degree in Industrial Marketing and a MBA degree in Finance, both from Western Michigan University. He is also a graduate of Harvard University's General Manager Program.