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William F. Austen

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William F. Austen , Former President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, Bemis Company

William F. Austen served as president, chief executive officer, and director of Bemis Company, Inc. a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging products and pressure-sensitive materials, for six years prior to June 2019. From 2013 to 2014, he served as Bemis’ executive vice president and chief operating officer. From 2000 to 2013, Mr. Austen held roles of increasing executive and operational leadership responsibilities with Bemis and Bemis’ divisions.


Mr. Austen is currently a member of the board of directors of Arconic Corporation.



Mr. Austen is chair of the corporate governance committee and a member of the compensation committee.