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Rildo Lima appointed CEO of Ardagh Metal Packaging South America
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) has appointed Rildo Lima as chief executive of its South American business, succeeding Jorge Bannitz after three decades with the company. Lima took up the role on 1 September and joins AMP South America with more than 30 years of experience across the packaging, consumer goods and industrial sectors. He was…
Neopac appoints Ann Peirce to lead Americas business
Packaging manufacturer Neopac has appointed Ann Peirce to lead its Americas business as the company seeks to expand its presence in the region. Peirce will become Head of Sales Americas and Managing Director of Neopac’s Wilson, North Carolina manufacturing facility from 1 September. In the dual role, she will lead the company’s US sales team…
PPG expands Bellezza role to include Industrial Coatings segment
PPG has appointed its global packaging coatings leader Alisha Bellezza to head its wider Industrial Coatings segment as part of a restructuring of its senior leadership. Bellezza, currently senior vice president of global automotive coatings and packaging coatings, will become senior vice president of the Industrial Coatings segment from 1 September. In the expanded role,…
Sonoco appoints Francesco Giannolo to lead Consumer Packaging across EMEA
Sonoco has appointed Francesco Giannolo to lead its Consumer Packaging business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, following the company’s move to bring its metal and rigid paper packaging operations under a single global structure. Giannolo will take responsibility for the Consumer Packaging business across EMEA, which includes Sonoco’s food cans, aerosol cans, promotional…
BAMA appoints Nicola Jones as Regulatory Manager
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the appointment of Nicola Jones as Regulatory Manager, succeeding Dr Paul Jackson, who will retire in December after almost 30 years with the association. A three-month handover will begin in September when Jones takes up her new role. Jones joins BAMA following a 27-year career at Tata…
Sugoi Consulting appoints Dave Turner as Technical Adviser
Sugoi Consulting has appointed Dave Turner as Technical Adviser as the County Durham-based engineering consultancy expands its support for legacy equipment, bespoke development projects and technical purchasing. The appointment follows the recent arrival of Technical Manager John Robson as the company responds to growing demand for specialist engineering services. Turner brings 35 years of experience…
Steelforce America appoints Jake Takani as Commercial Director for Packaging
Steelforce America has appointed Jake Takani as Commercial Director – Packaging, as the company continues to expand its presence in the North American metal packaging market. Based in California, Takani brings almost 20 years of experience spanning the steel, packaging, manufacturing and supply chain sectors. In his new role, he will lead commercial growth initiatives…
Bunting honours Ronnie Hamm after 45 years of service
Magnetic separation and metal detection specialist Bunting has paid tribute to long serving employee Ronnie Hamm, who has retired after completing 45 years with the company. Announcing his retirement, Bunting described the milestone as a rare achievement and recognised Hamm’s contribution to the business over more than four decades. In a statement, the company said:…
Heineken nominates Rafael Oliveira as new CEO
Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira as its next Chief Executive Officer, ending months of speculation over who would succeed Dolf van den Brink at the helm of the world’s second-largest brewer. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval and would take effect from 1 October 2026. Oliveira joins from coffee and tea giant JDE Peet’s,…
PPG names John Smith to lead EMEA coatings business as industry veteran Steve Pocock retires
PPG has announced the appointment of John Smith as vice president, architectural coatings, EMEA, with the experienced commercial leader set to succeed long-serving executive Steve Pocock following his retirement at the end of June. Smith will take up the position on 1 July, reporting to Henrik Bergström, senior vice president, global architectural coatings. He joins…
