Michael Butler
About Michael Butler
Michael Butler serves as the Sr. Director of Sales & Fiber Sourcing at Domtar, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the containerboard and fiber sourcing sectors, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Domtar, DS Smith, Hood Container Corporation, and Smurfit-Stone/WestRock.
Current Role at Domtar
Michael Butler serves as the Senior Director of Sales and Fiber Sourcing at Domtar. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on the Packaging sector. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and sourcing fiber materials, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and market competitiveness.
Previous Experience at Domtar
Butler has a notable history with Domtar, where he previously worked as the Senior Director of Containerboard Sales from 2017 to 2020. He played a significant role in Domtar's entry into the containerboard market, utilizing the company's existing expertise in fiber products. Additionally, he served as the Senior Director of Fiber Sourcing for one year, from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing the company's packaging capabilities.
Career Background in Sales and Marketing
Before joining Domtar, Butler held various leadership positions in the packaging industry. He was the Director of North American Containerboard Sales at DS Smith for seven months in 2020. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Smurfit-Stone/WestRock for 13 years, and as Vice President of Sales and Market at Hood Container Corporation from 2011 to 2017.
Educational Background
Michael Butler earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business/Managerial Economics from Butler University. His studies spanned from 1980 to 1984, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles that have supported his career in sales and marketing within the packaging industry.
Key Contributions to Domtar
During his tenure at Domtar, Butler played a key role in strategic decisions, including the conversion of the Kingsport, Tennessee paper mill into the company's first containerboard facility. He has also been involved in aligning production capacity with customer demand by repurposing key paper machines, demonstrating his commitment to optimizing operations within the company.