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Hoffman Neopac CEO resigns due to ‘differences of opinion’
Mark Aegler, CEO of the Hoffmann Neopac Group, has decided to leave Hoffman Neopac after 13 years. Certain differences of opinion between the Supervisory Board and Mark Aegler on the Group’s strategic direction have led to his decision to continue his professional career outside of the Hoffmann Neopac Group. He will continue to act as…
Roeslein welcomes Eric Goettelmann as new CFO
A graduate of the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University and holding an MBA from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, Eric is also a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining Roeslein, Eric served as President of Midas Capital, a division of Midas Hospitality, which he co-founded in…
APEAL welcomes new Head of EU Affairs
APEAL has announced the appointment of Metka Cavka Luciani as its new Head of EU Affairs, effective March 11th. Bringing 15 years of professional experience and a passion for sustainability to the role, Metka joins APEAL from her position as Account Director of Sustainability at Weber Shandwick, where she provided strategic counsel to brands and…
Roeslein welcomes new European MD
Roeslein has welcomed Anna Podolak to its European team. Anna will be entering into the newly created Managing Director of Europe role, leading Roeslein’s operations in Poland and the UK. Anna comes to Roeslein with an impressive combination of higher education and leadership experience. She has a Master’s in Chemical & Process Engineering, a Master’s…
Industrial Physics appoints Global VP of Operations and Supply Chain
Industrial Physics, has appointed Michael Jacobsen to the position of Vice President of Global Operations and Supply Chain. Michael, who has been working with the company for several months, brings significant experience in quality and development within regulated sectors and will provide over twenty years’ worth of experience to the team. The news follows a…
PPG announces two executive appointments
PPG have announced two executive appointments. Irene Tasi, currently senior vice president and chief growth officer (CGO), will become senior vice president, industrial coatings. In addition, Alisha Bellezza, currently vice president, automotive coatings, will become senior vice president, automotive coatings. Both appointments are effective March 1, 2024. Irene Tasi, currently PPG senior vice president and…
Prime Controls welcomes new Field Service Installer and System Installation Coordinator
Prime Controls has appointed Andy Trejo as the company’s new Field Service Installer and System Installation Coordinator. Trejo will be responsible for field service, training, and support along with product installations of the company’s growing line of can and end leak detection systems. He joins the Prime Controls team from SpecMetrix where he served as…
Princes names new head of operations for its canning division
International food and drink group Princes has announced three new appointments across its UK manufacturing leadership team. After leading the Group’s canning operations in Long Sutton and Wisbech over the past 10 years, Rob James has taken up the role of Group Engineering Director. Henry Butters has been appointed as the new Head of Operations…
MPE welcomes new CEO Krassimira Kazashka
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) are delighted to announce the arrival of our new CEO, Krassimira Kazashka. With over two decades of experience and in-depth knowledge of EU institutions, policies, and business associations, Krassimira will add value to the industry and the MPE team. Before joining MPE, Krassimira worked for multinational companies, European associations, and the…
PepsiCo announces new Chief Financial Officer
PepsiCo have announced that Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Hugh Johnston, will be leaving the company on November 30 and that James (Jamie) Caulfield has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer PepsiCo. Johnston retires from PepsiCo after 34 years of incredible and stellar service to the company. He joined the company in…