Appointments

The financial leadership transition isn’t expected to disrupt operations, established management systems will maintain continuity in reporting and strategic execution.

Baiden’s experience in industrial/specialty materials fits Nazdar’s focus on manufacturing, innovation, technical expertise, and customer partnerships across screen, digital, and flexographic inks.

As part of the appointment, Curnow will also join the board of the Paper and Packaging Producer Responsibility Organisation Alliance.

The appointment follows Sonoco’s earlier move to unify its global Consumer Packaging businesses under Haynes, formalised this month and creating one of the group’s largest divisions.

Erkens said SIG has a strong business, leading technology, and lasting customer relationships, with clear priorities: focus resources on growth areas to create value, boost operations, and maintain tight cost and capital discipline.

Olusanya’s appointment signals a push to deepen operational excellence and grow market share, especially in West African export markets and beyond.

Pietrzak’s expertise is expected to be key to achieving those ambitions, and Cardona added that his collaborative style and focus on continuous improvement make him an excellent leadership team addition.

Former Aquapak executive joins seaweed-based packaging innovator as company advances commercialization and scales biomaterial technologies.

PG Bison Kenya Managing Director succeeds Jane Karuku as manufacturers prioritize competitiveness, value addition and industrial growth.