SWITZERLAND – Amcor, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the retirement of its CEO Ron Delia after nine years of leadership.
Delia, citing health reasons, will step down from both his CEO position and the company’s board of directors, effective on April 15, 2024.
In his place, the board has appointed Peter Konieczny, the current Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), as interim CEO.
Delia will continue to support the transition in an advisory capacity until September 30, 2024. The board is actively conducting a search process to find a permanent successor for the CEO position, considering both internal and external candidates.
Graeme Liebelt, Chair of Amcor, expressed gratitude for Ron Delia’s exceptional leadership and dedication during his tenure, which spanned more than 18 years.
Liebelt highlighted Delia’s significant contributions to the company, including substantial revenue growth, the successful completion of the transformative Bemis acquisition, and a steadfast commitment to embedding sustainability into Amcor’s operating and strategic agenda.
Industrial Physics names VP of global operations
In related news, Industrial Physics, a provider of packaging, product, and material test and measurement solutions, named Michael Jacobsen as Vice President of global operations and supply chain.
Jacobsen brings extensive experience in quality and development within regulated sectors to his new role. He will be responsible for evaluating and refining the global strategy with a focus on quality, delivery, and manufacturing efficiency.
Prior to joining Industrial Physics, Jacobsen held various senior positions in companies operating within regulated industries, including roles at Danaher Corporation and Spectris.
He expressed his enthusiasm for joining Industrial Physics, emphasizing the company’s commitment to protecting the integrity of its customers’ brands and products in the rapidly evolving packaging landscape.
Barry Lyon, CEO of Industrial Physics, praised Jacobsen’s addition to the team and highlighted his hands-on approach since joining the company.
Lyon emphasized Jacobsen’s role in supporting Industrial Physics’ growth objectives and ensuring that every aspect of the business is rooted in quality to best serve its customers.
Croxsons appoints new business development manager
Finally, Croxsons has announced the appointment of Lindsay Martin as Business Development Manager. With five years of experience in the packaging industry, particularly in food and drink categories and various primary packaging types, Martin brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
At Croxsons, Martin will focus on fostering strong, personal relationships with clients, assisting them with all aspects of their closures needs, ranging from standard options to fully bespoke closures.
Additionally, she will meticulously scrutinize the supply chain process to ensure that Croxsons delivers efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions across logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and product development.
Tim Croxson, Chief Executive of Croxsons, expressed excitement about Martin joining the team, highlighting her extensive industry experience and relationship-driven approach, which aligns well with the company’s values.
He emphasized confidence in Martin’s ability to contribute significantly to creating added value for Croxsons’ customers.
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