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MWV Appoints Brent A. Harwood as Controller

Wednesday 21. November 2012 - Current Controller to retire end of year

MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV), a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions, announced the appointment of Brent A. Harwood to the role of Controller. Mr. Harwood will succeed John E. Banu, who is retiring after nearly 37 years with MWV.
Mr. Banu and Mr. Harwood have worked closely together since Mr. Harwood joined the company as assistant controller in 2006. Effective Jan. 1, 2013, Mr. Harwood will oversee the company’s financial reporting and accounting processes to ensure that as MWV maximizes value and drives profitable growth, the company continues to provide excellent stewardship to shareholders and operates in full compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements. Prior to joining MWV, Mr. Harwood worked for 12 years in accounting and audit services for Deloitte and for five years as corporate controller with Cadmus Communications Corporation.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brent to controller,” shared E. Mark Rajkowski, senior vice president and chief financial officer for MWV. “John has had an incredible career at MWV, including distinguished service as our controller since 2001. He has helped guide our transformation and also developed a strong team, including Brent. We’re confident that Brent will continue to ensure the highest standards of financial reporting, and we believe that his alignment with the business, accounting and finance expertise, and dedication to MWV will serve him well in handling the complex demands of this role.”