WestRock Company announced that Pat Lindner, president, Consumer Packaging, has been named chief innovation officer in addition to his leadership role of the Company's Consumer Packaging segment.

As chief innovation officer, Lindner will lead WestRock's global innovation capabilities in materials science and manufacturing services, and accelerate the development of new, sustainable products and solutions. He will also lead the Company's sustainability efforts globally, ensuring the Company's processes and systems, and the actions taken, support continued improvement in sustainable operations and packaging.