Charles Gaines

Charles Gaines is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development in the pulp industry. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Pulp Sales, Marketing, and Business Development at Kruger Inc. since April 2021, Charles previously held significant roles at Georgia-Pacific LLC from July 1991 to 2021, including Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where leadership resulted in a notable $160M increase in annual international sales. Other key positions included Director of Sales for Cellulose America Marketing, where management of North American sales teams generated over $500M in annual revenues, and Director of Commercial Services, overseeing a $300M business segment with a focus on logistics and customer retention. Early career experiences include roles at Chase and The Coca Cola Company. Charles holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BA in Biology from Fisk University.