Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) announced that its board of directors has elected Julie A. Dill as non-executive chair of the board, effective May 14, 2026.

Dill succeeds Lisa M. Palumbo, who completed her second two-year term as chair and will continue serving as an independent director.

Dill has served on the RYAM board since 2018 and brings leadership experience across energy, industrials, and infrastructure sectors, including as a public company chief executive officer. Her background spans finance, investor relations, and operations.

"I am honored to take on the role of Non-Executive Chair and appreciate the Board's confidence," Dill said. "RYAM has a compelling strategy and a strong leadership team, and I look forward to working with my fellow directors and the management team to support the Company's continued progress and long-term value creation."

The board expressed appreciation to Palumbo for her leadership and continued service to the company.

RYAM is a global producer of high purity cellulose used in filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and other industrial applications. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and France and generated $1.5 billion in revenue in 2025, according to the press release.