John Faraci new chairman of AF&PA

John V. Faraci, chairman and chief executive officer of International Paper, has been elected chairman of the board of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), the national trade association of the forest, paper, and wood products industry.

In November 2003, Faraci was named chairman and chief executive officer of International Paper, where he served in various capacities since 1974.

Faraci earned a Bachelor of Science degree in history and economics from Denison University and a Master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan.