NewPage Corporation (NewPage)
today announced that David L. Santez, age 58, has been named senior vice
president, general counsel and secretary for NewPage, effective March 1, 2013.
Mr. Santez succeeds Douglas K. Cooper who will retire from NewPage on March 1,
2013.
In this position, Mr. Santez is
responsible for leading corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives,
advising senior leaders on operational issues, managing the legal function and
overseeing outside counsel relationships. He is also responsible for leading
the corporate compliance program, participating in business transactions and
negotiating critical contracts.
