Sonoco names Ernest Haynes CEO to succeed retiring Howard Coker

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Sonoco CEO R. Howard Coker will retire on Dec. 31, 2026, and leave the board. Ernest D. Haynes III, currently president of global consumer packaging, will succeed him as president, CEO and director.

1. Leadership transition

Sonoco said R. Howard Coker will retire as president and CEO on Dec. 31, 2026, and leave the board. Ernest D. Haynes III, currently president of global consumer packaging, will succeed Coker as president, CEO and director.

Sonoco names Ernest Haynes CEO to succeed retiring Howard Coker

1. Leadership transition

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