Aaron Blanch

Aaron Blanch, MST, MBA, currently serves as Vice President of Corporate Development at Sonoco, a position held since May 2023. Previously, Aaron was the Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at Envu for a brief tenure from January to May 2023, overseeing all M&A activities. Aaron has extensive experience in corporate development, having served as Director of Corporate Development at Sonoco and Rayonier Advanced Materials, where significant achievements include leading the successful acquisition of Tembec Inc. for approximately $925 million. Aaron's career began at Rayonier, where roles included Portfolio Manager for Timberland & Real Estate and Business Analyst, culminating in managing extensive valuation and acquisition projects worth billions. Educational credentials include an MBA from the University of Florida, a Master in Technology from UNSW, and dual Master and Bachelor degrees in Environmental Science and Geography from the University of Sydney.