HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(Business Wire)--
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies,
today announced that Gloria M. Bell has been named staff vice president,
internal audit, according to Charles J. Hupfer, senior vice president and chief
financial officer.
Bell is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the Company`s internal audit
department including assessing compliance of internal controls under
Sarbane-Oxley Section 404, testing of all information technology systems and
working with the Company`s independent auditors. She reports directly to the
Audit Committee of the Company`s Board of Directors and Hupfer.
A native of McBee, S.C., Bell graduated with B.S. degree in business
administration from Coker College in 1974. After working as a senior accountant
with Price Waterhouse, Bell joined Sonoco in 1978 and held management positions
in Company`s general accounting and public reporting function and as director of
finance and administration for the Company`s Protective Packaging division.
Prior to this new assignment, she was director of internal audit. She is a
Certified Public Accountant.
"Gloria is a respected accounting professional who has effectively managed the
Company`s internal audit function while working directly with our Board`s Audit
Committee in assuring compliance of internal controls and reporting," said
Hupfer.
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a $4.1 billion global manufacturer of industrial and
consumer products and provider of packaging services, with more than 300
operations in 35 countries, serving customers in some 85 nations. Sonoco is a
proud member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. For more information
on the Company, visit our Web site at http://www.sonoco.com/.
Sonoco
Roger Schrum, 843-339-6018
roger.schrum@sonoco.com
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