TC Transcontinental announced the appointment of Magali Depras to the position of Chief Strategy Officer. Ms. Depras serves on the Executive Management Committee of the Corporation. In addition, effective April 1st, 2019, Mr. Alex Hayden will be joining the Packaging Sector of the Corporation, as Senior Vice President, R&D, Innovation and Sustainability, TC Transcontinental Packaging. As Chief Strategy Officer, Ms. Magali Depras oversees the development and implementation of annual and long-term strategic plans. In support of the Corporation’s commitment to operating its activities sustainably, she also leads corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including corporate ambitions in the area of sustainability, and is tasked with aligning the CSR plan with TC Transcontinental’s business strategy. As such, Ms. Depras works collaboratively with the R&D teams to ensure the development of high-performance and sustainable products. In this capacity, Ms. Depras will soon be working alongside Mr. Alex Hayden, who will join TC Transcontinental Packaging as of April 1st, 2019. In his role, Mr. Hayden will be responsible for R&D and Innovation, where he will oversee the development and commercialization of differentiated products and eco-responsible packaging solutions for customers. As TC Transcontinental is poised to make strides towards a circular economy for plastics, Mr. Hayden will work closely with Ms. Depras to achieve the Corporation’s objectives in light of its pledge to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.