New President of Global Beverage Packaging for Husky
Husky Injection moulding Systems today announced changes within its global Beverage Packaging organization. Gerardo Chiaia will take on the new role of President of Global Beverage Packaging for Husky. In this role, Mr Chiaia will be focused on continuing to grow the business through the ongoing development of innovative technologies that will improve quality and push the industry forward, while delivering solutions that offer the best value to customers. Since joining Husky in 1994, Mr Chiaia has held positions of increasing responsibility across Husky’s service, sales and manufacturing operations. Having previously held the role of Vice President Beverage Packaging, Mr Chiaia brings great leadership and experience to many areas of this business, as well as a deep customer focus and passion for delivering on commitments. He most recently served as the President of Hot Runners and Controllers, where he was able to leverage his experience to significantly drive growth and strengthen customer relationships. Mr Chiaia holds a Master’s in Engineering and Automation from Metz University in France and an MBA from Sacred Heart University in Luxembourg.
Over the past several years, Husky has continued to make significant investments to its Beverage Packaging business. At NPE 2015, Husky showcased a multi-layer barrier module for its HyPET HPP5 preform manufacturing system, as well as new technologies including the self-cleaning mould and mould alignment.
In 2013, Husky established Hot Runners and Controllers as its own standalone business under the leadership of Mr Chiaia. Stefano Mirti, General Manager of Hot Runner and Controller Operations, will lead the organisation during this transition. Having joined Husky in 1995, Mr Mirti has a breadth of experience in various global roles throughout the organization, having worked in Hot Runners and Controllers, Operations, as well as Sales and Service. He holds an Engineering degree from Ecole des Mines de Nancy in France and an MBA from Sacred Heart University in Luxembourg.
