Shawn Lawson became senior vice president and general manager, Europe on May 1, 2025.
Shawn has over 20 years of experience in the paper and packaging industry. Before joining Sylvamo, Shawn held various leadership roles in supply chain, sales and marketing for International Paper. She served as general manager for the Kraft Bag business and regional general manager for Northern Illinois, where she was responsible for several corrugated box and sheet plants. In 2023, she became the vice president and general manager for the company’s European Packaging business.
Shawn has a bachelor’s degree in business organizational leadership from Union University.