ALPHARETTA, Ga. (News release) -- Mativ Holdings, Inc. announced it has appointed Dr. Kimberly E. Ritrievi as Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeding Dr. John D. Rogers, who will continue to serve as a director of Mativ and will assume the role of Audit Committee Chair.

Dr. Ritrievi has served on the Company's Board of Directors since 2018, most recently serving as Chair of the Audit Committee. She is currently President at The Ritrievi Group, LLC and has served as a director of Tetra Tech, Inc. since 2013, currently serving on the Audit Committee and chairing the Strategic Planning and Enterprise Risk Committee.

"I am honored to be asked to lead a talented, committed and diverse group of accomplished directors," Ritrievi stated. "My main focus will be on aiding the board and our dedicated Mativ employees to create value for all of our stakeholders. I look forward to advancing Mativ's ambition and path forward as it strives to make material impacts around the world and find potential in the impossible."

"I am excited and incredibly proud of Kim's appointment, which represents the first-ever female Board Chair in Mativ's history," said Julie Schertell, Mativ's Chief Executive Officer. Kim will serve in a critical role at a pivotal time for Mativ as we chart our path to accelerate growth, reduce complexity and deliver sustained shareholder value. I want to also thank John for his leadership serving as Board Chair and look forward to his continued service on the Board."