Maritime Industry Briefing: Leadership Transition at Global Cellulose Fibers

## Leadership Change at Global Cellulose Fibers Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF), a key player in the cellulose fiber supply chain, has announced a significant executive transition, appointing Mike Doss as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 23, 2026, according to a PR Newswire release issued by the Memphis, Tennessee-based company. Outgoing CEO Clay Ellis will step down from the top executive role but will remain engaged with the organization, transitioning to a Board Advisor position to support Doss and the broader GCF leadership team through the handover period. Cellulose fiber producers occupy an important position in maritime freight networks, as bulk shipments of wood pulp and related fiber products represent a significant segment of dry bulk and breakbulk cargo movements globally. Companies such as GCF rely on port infrastructure and ocean shipping lanes to move product between production facilities and end-use markets, making executive leadership decisions at major fiber producers of relevance to shipping lines, port operators, and freight forwarders active in the forest products sector. No further details regarding the strategic direction under Doss's leadership or any anticipated changes to GCF's logistics and supply chain partnerships were disclosed in the announcement. *Source: PR Newswire / Global Cellulose Fibers*