Global packaging company MeadWestvaco Corporation has hired Brent Harwood as controller, effective Jan. 1, 2013. He assumes this position from John Banu, who is retiring after 37 years with the company.

Prior to joining MWV, Harwood served for 12 years at Deloitte in accounting and audit services. He also served for five years as corporate controller at Cadmus Communications Corporation.

In his new position, Harwood will oversee the company's financial reporting and accounting processes.