Lance T. Loeffler serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as well as Principal Financial Officer, at International Paper Company, a position he has held since September 2018. In this role, he oversees the company's global financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, investor relations, internal audit, and risk management. Loeffler's strategic leadership has been instrumental in driving International Paper's financial performance amid evolving market dynamics in the paper, packaging, and pulp industries, supporting sustainable growth and shareholder value. Prior to joining International Paper, Loeffler spent seven years at United Rentals, Inc., the world's largest equipment rental company, where he rose to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2011 to 2018. There, he spearheaded financial strategies that facilitated significant acquisitions, debt refinancing, and operational efficiencies, contributing to the company's market leadership and stock performance. His earlier career included key finance roles at CIT Group Inc., such as Senior Vice President and Treasurer, and positions at LaSalle Bank and ABN AMRO, honing his expertise in corporate finance, capital markets, and treasury management. A proven finance executive with a track record of navigating complex economic environments, Loeffler holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His achievements include enhancing liquidity positions and optimizing capital structures at major corporations, earning recognition for his disciplined approach to fiscal responsibility and long-term value creation.