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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMeadWestvaco employees are -34% more likely to recommend MeadWestvaco as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at MeadWestvaco is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. MeadWestvaco employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Environment and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting MeadWestvaco’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Richmond, VA. See below in detail how working at MeadWestvaco was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at MeadWestvaco is rated D
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MeadWestvaco ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 10 MeadWestvaco employee reviews, 25% were positive. The remaining 75% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping MeadWestvaco improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 25% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 75% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Stock options. 401k with decent match. Pension.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Highly talented. Works well together.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Double my pay and increase my vacation
What needs to change to make the company culture better?More time off to spend with family
What does the leadership team need to get better at?communicating the direction of the company
MeadWestvaco an American packaging company.
| Headquarter | Richmond, VA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mwv.com |
| Founding Date | 2002 |
| Tel | 8437468278 |
MeadWestvaco competitors include ACCO Brands, Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, and WestRock. MeadWestvaco ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how MeadWestvaco compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
7 employees at MeadWestvaco have reviewed MeadWestvaco across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 7 MeadWestvaco employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at MeadWestvaco are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at MeadWestvaco, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at MeadWestvaco are not very pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at MeadWestvaco are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at MeadWestvaco believe the environment at MeadWestvaco is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at MeadWestvaco is extremely fast. About 20% of the employees at MeadWestvaco work 8 hours or less, while 40% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at MeadWestvaco are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Richmond, VA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Richmond, VA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of MeadWestvaco's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 MeadWestvaco employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Richmond, VA. John Luke’s employees rank MeadWestvaco in the Bottom 45% for Executive Team, in the Bottom 45% for Manager, and in the Bottom 45% for Retention. When compared to MeadWestvaco’s competitors, John Luke ranks below WestRock CEO Steve Voorhees.
The MeadWestvaco Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO John Luke, CFO Consumer SBU's Steve Sisson, and VP & Executive Director Kathy Strawn
John Luke CEO / President
John Luke serves as the CEO / President of MeadWestvaco.
Steve Sisson CFO Consumer SBU's
Steve Sisson serves as the CFO Consumer SBU's of MeadWestvaco.
Kathy Strawn VP & Executive Director
Kathy Strawn serves as the VP & Executive Director of MeadWestvaco.
Joe McNamara SR VP Sales
Joe McNamara serves as the SR VP Sales of MeadWestvaco.
Marty Heyne VP Operations
Marty Heyne serves as the VP Operations of MeadWestvaco. Marty started at MeadWestvaco in Jan of 1985. Marty currently... read more
Richard Watro Vice President Covington Operations
Richard Watro serves as the Vice President Covington Operations of MeadWestvaco. Richard started at MeadWestvaco in Jun... read more
Joseph Royal VP CSG China Operations
Joseph Royal serves as the VP CSG China Operations of MeadWestvaco.
Keith Dempton Vice President of Operations, PPO NA & Asia
Keith Dempton serves as the Vice President of Operations, PPO NA & Asia of MeadWestvaco.
Mark George VP Operations
Mark George serves as the VP Operations of MeadWestvaco.
How much do people at MeadWestvaco get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at MeadWestvaco is $133,428, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,917, or $63 per hour.
At MeadWestvaco, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $232,417 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,769 annually. Average MeadWestvaco salaries by department include: Operations at $63,421, Finance at $88,544, Customer Support at $69,472, and Marketing at $131,736. Half of MeadWestvaco salaries are above $132,917.
6 employees at MeadWestvaco rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at MeadWestvaco rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $277k | $277k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at MeadWestvaco across various culture dimensions.
MeadWestvaco's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. MeadWestvaco's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of MeadWestvaco?
MeadWestvaco CEO is John Luke, their score by employees is 52
What is MeadWestvaco eNPS?
The eNPS for MeadWestvaco is -34
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in MeadWestvaco?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 50k
What are the salaries in the Product in MeadWestvaco?
The average salaries for Product in MeadWestvaco is 185k
Who are MeadWestvaco competitors?
MeadWestvaco main competitors are ACCO Brands, Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, WestRock