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Education: BA Lawrence University
MBA The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Career History
Mr. Luke, 57, is chairman and chief executive officer of MeadWestvaco Corporation.
Mr. Luke began his career with Westvaco in 1979. In 1983, he was elected treasurer, and, in 1986, was elected vice president. Between 1987 and 1989, as a senior vice president, his responsibilities expanded to include the corporate marketing function, the international sales organization and Rigesa, Ltda., Westvaco's Brazilian subsidiary. In 1989, he became a member of the board of directors. He was elected executive vice president in 1990, president and chief executive officer in 1992, and chairman in 1996. He was elected chairman of MeadWestvaco in November 2002.
Military Service
From 1971 through 1974, Mr. Luke served as an officer with the U.S. Air Force in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam conflict.
Professional Associations
Director, The Bank of New York Company, Inc.
Director, The Timken Company
Director, FM Global
Chairman, National Association of Manufacturers
Director, American Forest & Paper Association
Chairman, CEO Committee on International Trade
Chairman, Sustainable Forestry Board
Member, President's Export Council
Trustee, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Trustee, American Forest Foundation | 