John Stakel

John Stakel is a finance executive and trusted advisor with expertise in capital markets, corporate treasury, and business transformation. They currently serve as Senior Vice President of Merger Integration at Smurfit Westrock Company, following extensive leadership roles at WestRock Company, where they significantly contributed to the company's transformation into an industry leader. John has navigated complex financial landscapes and integrated businesses to enhance profitability, notably co-leading a merger that achieved over $800 million in EBITDA synergies. With prior experience in various sectors, they focus on partnering with organizations in advisory roles to tackle critical challenges and drive growth.