Howard Coker

President and Chief Executive Officer at Sonoco ThermoSafe

Howard Coker is President and CEO of Sonoco Products Company, leading the global packaging business with a focus on sustainable solutions. He has held various leadership roles within Sonoco, including Senior Vice President of Global Paper/Industrial Converted Products and Vice President of Global Rigid Paper and Plastics. Coker holds a Bachelor’s degree from Wofford College and an MBA from Wake Forest University. Under his leadership, Sonoco has expanded its global footprint and executed major acquisitions to drive growth.