Karat Packaging Inc. announced the appointment of its Chief Financial Officer, Jian Guo, to the board of directors, effective immediately, filling a vacant seat. Ms. Guo will continue in her role as Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Guo joined Karat in February 2022 with deep experience in the public company marketplace. Previously, she was senior vice president and corporate controller at Resources Connection Inc., a Nasdaq-listed global consulting firm, and was senior director, financial reporting, at Newegg Inc., an international tech-focused e-retailer.

She previously held a nine-year career with Ernst & Young, LLP, assisting with public offerings and SEC reporting and managing multiple audit teams. Karat's board comprises five members, three of whom are independent.