By 1998, when he moved from chief executive officer and chairman of the board, Sonoco had annual sales of $2.56 billion and its 16,500 employees were stationed at more than 275 locations in 85 countries on five continents.
In 1998, when he left his positions as CEO and chairman of the board, Sonoco's financial success was evident, with annual revenues exceeding $2.56 billion and its global presence encompassing over 275 sites in 85 countries across five continents.