LDI Appoints Jim Morgan as Chief Executive Officer
Published: January 14, 2026
Minneapolis, MN – January 13, 2026 – Liberty Diversified International, a New Hope, Minnesota-based manufacturer of packaging, office furniture and building products, is pleased to announce that Jim Morgan joined the company as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 12, 2026.
Jim brings decades of leadership experience in the paper and packaging industry. Most recently, he served as Executive Chairman and CEO for Pressed Paperboard Technologies, LLC. His career includes CEO and board chair roles at Green Meadows Paper Company, DS Smith PLC, Gaylord Container, Interstate Resources Inc., Duro Bag Manufacturing Co., and Bay State Paper Company. Earlier in his career, Jim held positions in sales, marketing, business development, human resources, and operations (including U.S. and Mexico), giving him a broad perspective on driving growth and building strong teams.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in industrial relations from West Virginia University.
“Jim is a respected leader in our industry, and one that I’ve been acquainted with for many years,” said Mike Fiterman, Board Chairman. “He is passionate about customer experience and has a proven track record of driving profitable growth. I’m confident that he brings the right expertise and leadership capability to lead our organization forward.”
For more information, please contact:
Brittany Rihanek
Senior Manager, Communications and Community Relations
Brittanyrihanek@libertydiversified.com | 763-900-3469
About Liberty Diversified International
Liberty Diversified International is an $800 million, privately held family of businesses with over 2,000 employees. We operate across multiple industries, including paper and packaging, custom plastics, building products, and furnishings for industrial, educational, and workspace environments. Our business units—Liberty Paper, Liberty Packaging, Liberty Plastics, and Safco—collectively manage 21 facilities across the U.S. and Mexico. Founded in 1918 with roots in the corrugated packaging industry, Liberty Diversified International is headquartered in New Hope, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. To learn more visit www.libertydiversified.com.