William Frerking

William "Bill" Frerking is a senior executive with extensive experience at Georgia-Pacific. Here are the key details about his career and role:

Career at Georgia-Pacific

Bill Frerking has held several leadership positions at Georgia-Pacific:

• President at Georgia-Pacific Innovation LLC (current role)
• Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer123
• Chief Counsel for the company's building products businesses1

Background and Experience

Prior to joining Georgia-Pacific in 2006, Frerking had a diverse career:

• Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Koch Cellulose1
• Held various positions at Koch Industries Inc. and other Koch companies1
• Worked in private legal practice for 10 years, specializing in environmental law1

Expertise and Responsibilities

As Chief Sustainability Officer at Georgia-Pacific, Frerking was responsible for:

• Overseeing the company's overall sustainability efforts1
• Developing and implementing sustainability strategies, goals, measurement, and reporting1
• Representing the company in sustainability discussions with customers and other groups1

Leadership Approach

Frerking is described as:

• A dedicated, deliberate, disciplined, and decisive strategist4
• Someone who elevates the performance of individuals and teams through moral and market-based leadership4

His approach to sustainability at Georgia-Pacific focused on balancing social, environmental, and economic needs while creating value through continuous improvement and innovation.23