Chuck Whittington
Chief Transformation Officer at Novolex
Charlotte, North Carolina
Summary
Experienced transformation and integration leader in the packaging industry: Chuck Whittington has held progressively senior roles overseeing IT, integration and enterprise transformation at Pactiv/Pactiv Evergreen and — following Novolex's acquisition of Pactiv Evergreen — serves as Chief Transformation Officer at Novolex, where he drives governance, program management and Key Strategic Initiatives to realize operational improvements across the combined company. novolex+3
Senior military leader and public servant: Whittington served more than 32 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Major General after roles that included Deputy Director of the Army National Guard, Acting Director of the Army National Guard, Deputy Commander and Commander positions in the 29th Infantry Division and deployments in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. equilar+3
Veteran advocate and nonprofit involvement: Whittington is active in supporting veterans' causes, participates in corporate veteran recruitment/transition initiatives, and serves as a board member/volunteer with organizations such as the Catch-A-Lift Foundation. equilar+1
Leadership philosophy centered on humility, resilience and human connection: In interviews and podcast appearances Whittington emphasizes self-awareness, vulnerability, mentorship and teamwork as drivers of effective leadership and organizational change. youtube+1