Roger Schrum

Roger Schrum is Head of Investor Relations and Global Marketing Communications for Sonoco. Schrum returned to Sonoco in 2025 after retiring as Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs since 2005.

Before joining Sonoco, Schrum was Vice President of Human Resources and Communications for NorthWestern Corporation (NYSE: NWE) since 2001. He also served as General Manager of Marketing Communications and Public Affairs for SCANA Corporation since 1993, Director of External Communications for Ashland, Inc. (NYSE: ASH) since1987, and Manager of Financial Communications for Diamond Shamrock Corporation since1980.

Schrum holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Pittsburg (Kansas) State University and attended the Executive Development Program at Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is also a graduate of Leadership Kentucky and Leadership South Carolina.

He also has served on numerous boards and commissions, and is current Chair of the South Carolina Technical College System.