WEST AFRICA – Tetra Pak, a leading packaging and processing solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Haithem Debbiche as the new Managing Director for West Africa, succeeding Aruna Oshiokamele, who has held the position since 2018.
Haithem Debbiche, a graduate of Sorbonne University in Paris, brings extensive experience to his new role, having joined Tetra Pak in 2003 and held various positions within the organization.
Commenting on his appointment, Haithem stated, “West Africa is a dynamic region with immense potential. I am committed to leveraging my expertise best to support our customers in their growth and innovation strategies.”
West Africa is a key strategic focus for Tetra Pak, with over thirty-five years of local presence in the region. This deep-rooted understanding of the local market, combined with Haithem’s leadership, will further strengthen Tetra Pak’s dedication to its customers in the area.
Haithem highlighted Tetra Pak’s unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the West African market, with sustainability at the forefront of their business approach. This commitment aligns with the growing global focus on sustainability, ensuring that our customers in West Africa can rely on us for environmentally responsible solutions.
This commitment aligns with the growing global focus on sustainability, ensuring that our customers in West Africa can rely on us for environmentally responsible solutions.
He concluded by expressing confidence that Tetra Pak will strengthen its position as the preferred partner for customers in the region by delivering solutions that closely align with their requirements.
James Cropper appoints new head of sales
Meanwhile, James Cropper, a leading paper products expert, has appointed Gareth Fisher as the new head of sales to drive growth across the company’s three key product areas: specialty paper, luxury packaging papers, and molded fiber products.
In his role, Gareth Fisher will lead and coach the James Cropper sales team, develop sales growth strategies, and identify new business opportunities.
With over a decade of industry experience, Gareth brings a wealth of expertise in sales, negotiation, sustainable leadership, and strategy development to the position.
Expressing enthusiasm about joining James Cropper, Gareth stated, “It’s exciting to join James Cropper at this pivotal point in the company’s journey, lead the sales team, and contribute to our growth strategy. Collaborating closely with the team to achieve exceptional results presents a fantastic opportunity.”
Nick Barnes, Commercial Director at James Cropper, highlighted the significance of this appointment, stating, “This marks an important milestone for James Cropper as we reinforce our strategic position for growth.
“Gareth’s extensive experience and leadership skills will be crucial in advancing our business development objectives and reinforcing our commitment to delivering outstanding paper and packaging solutions.”
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