Paul Charapata

Paul Charapata is the Chief Executive Officer of Appvion, a company based in Appleton, Wisconsin that specializes in specialty and high-performance coatings.1 He assumed this role in December 2022 after previously serving as the President and CEO of Nekoosa Coated Products, LLC.1

Background and Experience

Paul Charapata has over 25 years of industry experience.1 His career journey includes:

• Starting at Avery Dennison, where he led engineering, operations, and several growth businesses.1
• Joining Dunsirn Partners in the private equity arena.1
• Serving as CEO of Nekoosa for over 15 years, during which he successfully transformed the business by completing nine acquisitions with three different private equity partners.1

Education

Charapata holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.2

Leadership Style

In his role at Appvion, Charapata has expressed excitement about leading the business and team, stating:

"I look forward to building on the strong Appvion and Nekoosa legacies and driving new successes in partnership with our strong team."13

Current Responsibilities

As CEO of Appvion, Charapata leads a company that is a pioneer in the specialty and high-performance coatings market. Appvion's products include direct thermal labels and film solutions, as well as renewable, fiber-based consumer and industrial packaging solutions.1

Paul Charapata's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username paul-charapata-3925662, and he is based in Nekoosa, Wisconsin.4