BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Sims has served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Sylvamo since its inception as a spinoff of International Paper. John joined International Paper in 1994, and has been an officer in the company since 2008. He has held a variety of roles and gained extensive experience in the Printing Papers and Packaging businesses in North America and Europe, while most recently serving as senior vice president for Corporate Development. Prior to joining International Paper, John served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. John holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and an MBA from the University of Michigan.