Tissue World Magazine
Alexandra Stuthridge, Technical Business Manager, BioProducts Institute (BPI)

Resolute has appointed the former founder and former president of Cellynne Holdings, Patrice Minguez, as president of its Tissue Group.

The new role will see Minguez reporting to Richard Garneau, president and chief executive officer.

He will oversee all tissue operations as well as sales and marketing functions including the Atlas Tissue operations in Florida and the converting facilities at Calhoun, Tennessee.

Minguez is the founder and former president of Cellynne Holdings and built the company from the ground up into one of North America’s biggest independent tissue converters.

He has experience in the AfH and at-home bath tissue and towel markets.

Garneau said he will play an important role in the company’s ongoing transformation strategy: “Under his leadership, we believe our tissue business will be positioned for sustained growth and performance.”

This appointment took effect on 1 August.