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Ernest D. Haynes III
SONOCO PRODUCTS CO
✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-11-09
Ernest D. Haynes III is the CEO of SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON).
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Ernest D. Haynes III's appointment as chief executive officer of Sonoco Products, succeeding Howard Coker, who plans to retire at year-end after 41 years with the company. Haynes, who previously led the consumer packaging division, will assume the CEO role in 2027.
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