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HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2009--
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/.
Source: Sonoco
Sonoco
Roger Schrum, 843-339-6018
roger.schrum@sonoco.com