International Paper: appoints two independent directors

What happened

• The filing says the board appointed Katherine Collins and Lori J. Ryerkerk to serve as independent directors of the company, effective Oct 1, 2026.
• The filing says that on Oct 8, 2026 the board, upon recommendation of the Governance Committee, appointed Ms. Collins to the Audit and Finance Committee and the Governance Committee, and Ms. Ryerkerk to the Management Development and Compensation Committee and the Safety, Sustainability and Technology Committee.
• The filing says directors Ahmet C. Dorduncu and Kathryn D. Sullivan notified the board of their intention to retire from board service effective Dec 31, 2026, and that they will remain available to support an orderly transition by attending committee meetings as invited guests in a non-voting capacity until their respective retirement dates.

Key details

• 2 directors appointed: Katherine Collins and Lori J. Ryerkerk, effective Oct 1, 2026.
• Committee assignments made on Oct 8, 2026: Collins to Audit and Finance and Governance; Ryerkerk to Management Development and Compensation and Safety, Sustainability and Technology.
• 2 directors notified retirement: Ahmet C. Dorduncu and Kathryn D. Sullivan, effective Dec 31, 2026; they will attend some committee meetings as non-voting guests during the transition.
• The report was signed Oct 8, 2026 by Joseph R. Saab, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary; the filing also includes the cover page in inline XBRL under Item 9.01.

Why it may matter

• Item 5.02 was reported, which covers departure of directors or certain officers and election of directors. Item 9.01 was reported for exhibits. This filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.