Koehler Paper Group names new CFO for Beaver Paper

Koehler Paper Group has named Donald P. Burke as chief financial officer for the recently acquired Beaver Paper, a leading producer of sublimation media for the dye-sub and digital printing industry.

Mr Burke joins Beaver Paper from the Koehler Paper Group and brings with him deep technical expertise in private equity, venture capital, restructuring, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and mergers and acquisitions. He has worked in key industries including consumer goods, paper and forestry, and manufacturing.

Kai Furler, CEO of Koehler Paper Group, said: “We’re pleased to promote Don Burke to CFO of Beaver Paper.

“As an established executive and financial leader, Donald brings extensive financial, operational, and strategic experience. This, combined with his knowledge of the paper industry and scaling high-growth companies, will be a huge asset to both Beaver Paper and the Koehler Paper Group as we move forward.”

Mr Burke is focused on expanding Beaver Paper’s business platform and growing sales by exploring new markets and capitalising on their unique position in the dye sublimation industry. Mr Burke will lead Beaver Paper’s financial planning and analysis, corporate controller, and procurement and operational teams.

Before joining Beaver Paper, Mr Burke served as CFO for J.B. Weld, who produced durable cold weld products for global consumer markets. Prior to that, he was the CFO for Precipice Strategies, LLC, who worked on growth opportunities for public and private organisations.

Mr Burke holds a Bachelor of Science, Accounting from Auburn University and an MBA, International Business from Mercer University.