Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Election of President and Chief Operating Officer

On January 25, 2013, the board of directors of Rock-Tenn Company (the "Company") unanimously elected Stephen C. Voorhees as the Company's president and chief operating officer. Mr. Voorhees, who is 58 years of age, served as our executive vice president and chief financial officer from September 2000 until January 25, 2013. Mr. Voorhees also served as our chief administrative officer from July 2008 until January 25, 2013.

A copy of the Company's press release regarding this matter is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 News Release of Rock-Tenn Company Dated January 28, 2013

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