Charles D. Lischer is the Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Interim Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer at Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based consumer packaging solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, Lischer has played a pivotal role in enhancing the company's financial infrastructure and strategic decision-making. A Certified Public Accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Lischer joined Graphic Packaging in 2013 as Vice President and Corporate Controller, rising through the ranks due to his expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Prior to Graphic Packaging, he spent over a decade at KPMG LLP as an audit partner, serving public company clients in the manufacturing and consumer goods sectors, where he developed deep insights into SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. His earlier career included finance roles at Fortune 500 firms, solidifying his reputation for driving operational efficiency and risk management. In his current roles, Lischer oversees all aspects of accounting operations, financial planning, and reporting, while stepping in as Interim CFO to guide capital allocation and investor relations during a period of company transformation. His achievements include leading the successful integration of financial systems post-acquisitions, strengthening SOX compliance, and supporting Graphic Packaging's $1.2 billion debt refinancing in 2022, which bolstered the company's balance sheet and fueled sustainable growth initiatives.