Jeff Mendelsohn

Jeff Mendelsohn is the founder and president of New Leaf Paper, a company with the mission of driving a fundamental shift toward sustainability in the paper industry. Jeff envisions a complete redesign of the paper industry to incorporate the principles of sustainability, and is a frequent public speaker on this topic.
 
He leads New Leaf Papers product innovation, creating a wide selection of market leading environmental papers that fit this vision. Since it was founded in 1998, New Leaf Paper has seen real change in the marketplace through its efforts, and inspired some of the largest paper companies in the world to pay attention to environmental concerns. Jeffs interest in socially responsible business transcends the goals of New Leaf Paper, and he actively works to support the growth of the socially responsible business community.

Jeff studied international relations at Cornell University, focusing on international capital flows and the accumulation of enormous debt in developing countries. He was fascinated by the power of business, in some ways more powerful than governments, in shaping peoples lives and the environment. Jeff resolved to start a business that combined good values and successful business, to lead by example from within the business world.

For more information on Jeff, please visit www.newleafpaper.com