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Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG introduce changes to executive board
The Supervisory Board of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG has approved a proposal to expand the Executive Board of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG as from May 1, 2022. Dr. Heike Denecke-Arnold will be Chief Operating Officer responsible for the operating production areas and thus the entire area from iron and steel production down to the finishing…
Crown launches the fifth cycle of FORWARD initiative
Following the enormous success of Crown’s FORWARD program over the past four years, the company are excited to bring it ‘forward’ once more for the fifth cycle in 2022. The initiative is designed to accelerate the careers of highly skilled graduates with two to five years of experience in engineering or commercial roles in the…
Tom Giddings appointed Alupro’s Executive Director
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the appointment of Tom Giddings as Executive Director. Previously Interim General Manager, Giddings takes up the role with immediate effect. As Executive Director, Giddings will be responsible for leading Alupro as it works to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet, and exceed, recycling targets for aluminium packaging.…
Silgan announces new Non-Executive Chairman as part of long-term succession plan
Silgan Holdings Inc has announced that as part of the continuation of its long-term succession planning, Anthony J. Allott has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective April 1, 2022, having served as Executive Chairman until that time. “This is the next planned logical step of our long-term succession…
Dr. Andreas Pleßke confirmed as new chairman of drupa
Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO at Koenig & Bauer AG, has been appointed Chairman of Drupa. Wolfgang Poppen, Managing Partner at Freiburger Druck GmbH & Co. KG and President of the German Printing and Media Industries Federation (Bundesverband Druck und Medien e.V.), was confirmed as his deputy. Both candidates were elected unanimously. Dr. Andreas Pleßke succeeds…
LINDAL Group announce new North American Sales Director
LINDAL Group have announced Dave Murphy as their new Sales Director in North America. Dave has taken up the position based at the company’s Indiana facility following 15 years in senior sales, business development and customer relationship leadership roles in the packaging sector. Previously holding posts at Amcor, Essentra, DS Smith and Huhtamaki, he has…
Sergey Yeskov appointed president and CEO of Molson Coors’ European business
Simon Cox, who for the last seven years has led Molson Coors’ European business unit, most recently as president and CEO, will retire Dec. 31 after 16 years with the company, Molson Coors said today. Sergey Yeskov, who currently serves as managing director of the company’s Central and Eastern Europe region, will take over effective…
Changes at the top for Crown
Crown’s, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Thomas A. Kelly has announced his intention to retire in early 2022. Mr. Kevin C. Clothier, the Company’s Vice President & Treasurer, will assume the role of Senior Vice President and CFO, effective January 1, 2022, and will be working closely with Mr. Kelly during the…
Aluminium Association appoints new president and CEO
The Aluminum Association has announced that Charles “Chuck” Johnson will join as the group’s new president & CEO effective January 3, 2022. Johnson previously spent more than four years as president & CEO of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), a trade organisation representing the personal protective equipment and technologies industry. Prior to that, he…
WALLRAM Poland co-owner hands reins over to son
Krzysztof Serwiński, c0-owner of WALLRAM, Poland, has announced that he is handing over the reins to his son, Przemysław Serwiński. Przemysław’s journey with WALLRAM CTE began in 2005 as a CNC grinding specialist. After just six years, he took on the role of production supervisor. Over the last few years, Przemysław has also been responsible…
