Paper Meets LIVE! 2026 Speakers
Paper Meets LIVE! 2026 Luncheon Keynote
About the Session
In a world of intensifying economic pressures, and changing environmental policies, Suzanne will draw from her expertise to address the question “does sustainability still matter, and does anybody still care?" in her keynote, Beyond Slogans: How to Leverage Real Sustainability to Drive a New Market Advantage.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Suzanne’s perspectives on how paper companies can adapt sustainability strengths to changing customer expectations, navigate an evolving regulatory environment, and lean-in to new market realities to drive business value.
About Suzanne Shelton, ERM Shelton
Suzanne Shelton is a Senior Partner at ERM Shelton and one of the nation’s leading voices at the intersection of sustainability, strategy, and market leadership. A founder, board director, and longtime advisor to Fortune 1000 companies, she is widely recognized for helping organizations translate sustainability commitments into tangible business value and competitive advantage. Suzanne regularly counsels senior executives on how to leverage sustainability to strengthen brand relevance and drive growth.
A sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader, she brings decades of experience helping companies lead with credibility, resilience, and purpose in a rapidly changing global economy.
As the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, ERM Shelton partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunities for future generations.
2026 Stanley O. Styles (SOS) Industry Excellence Award Winner
Bill Garvey, President, Athens Paper
With more than 40 years in the paper and printing industry, Bill has built a career defined by leadership, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the success of the paper distribution channel. Over the course of his career, he has held key roles spanning sales, sales management, general management, and executive leadership, including positions with organizations such as International Paper, Southern Index, and Athens Paper Company.
Today, as President of Athens Paper, Bill continues to guide the organization through a rapidly evolving marketplace. Under his leadership, Athens has successfully navigated major industry challenges—including the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic—while transforming from a traditional paper-focused distributor into a more diversified business with expanded offerings in areas such as wide-format distribution, equipment, and packaging.
Emerging Leaders Network
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