Georgia-Pacific President and CEO Christian Fischer will headline the Arkansas Economic Development Foundation Luncheon on April 21 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.
Fischer was named president and CEO of Georgia-Pacific in March 2017 after serving in a variety of company roles for more than 30 years. GP makes products including Dixie cups, Brawny paper towels and Quilted Northern bathroom tissue and has plants in Crossett, Gurdon, Fordyce and Fort Smith.
“Georgia-Pacific is an important partner in our state’s timber industry,” foundation President Gus Vratsinas said in a news release. “We look forward to hearing Mr. Fischer share his vision for the company’s future, and appreciate GP for recognizing the major role the foundation plays in our economic development efforts.”
Proceeds from the luncheon benefit state economic development work.
The luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Wally Allen Ballroom of the Statehouse Convention Center. Tickets are $300 each or $2,500 for a table of 10.
For luncheon sponsorship and ticket inquiries, contact Kassie Rinearson at krinear@entergy.com or (501) 377-4434.