Jean-Michel Ribiéras Jean-Michel Ribiéras

Jean-Michel Ribiéras

Jean-Michel Ribiéras became Sylvamo’s chairman and chief executive officer at its inception as a spinoff of International Paper. His 35-year paper and packaging career spans three continents, multiple businesses and a variety of leadership roles such as senior vice president, Industrial Packaging the Americas and most recently senior vice president, Global Papers.

Jean-Michel serves on the boards of LP Building Solutions, American Forest & Paper Association and U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum, and previously served on the Brazil Pulp & Paper Association board and American Chamber of Commerce in Sao Paulo, Copacel. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management from École Supérieure des Dirigeants d’Enterprise (France) and a Master of Marketing from University of Hartford. 

Jean-Michel Ribiéras will retire from Sylvamo effective December 31, 2025. 
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