Delivering Happiness Limited, parent company of Packamama, has appointed Richard Lloyd to lead groundwork for next-generation wine packaging facility

Delivering Happiness Limited, parent company of Packamama, has appointed Richard Lloyd to lead groundwork for next-generation wine packaging facility

17 Jun 202513 Jun 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 180 Views 2 min read

Delivering Happiness Limited, parent company of sustainable packaging company Packamama, has appointed Richard Lloyd to help lay the foundations for what could evolve into a next-generation wine packaging and bottling facility. This appointment also marks the start of a strategic collaboration to strengthen Packamama’s current operations while looking ahead to what

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Stadler appoints eighth-generation family member Julia Stadler as Co-Chief Executive Officer

6 Jun 20254 Jun 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 219 Views 2 min read

Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH, the globally active German company specialising in the planning, production, and assembly of turnkey recycling and sorting plants, announced the appointment of Julia Stadler as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. This step reinforces Stadler’s long-standing tradition of family leadership and embraces a forward-looking, sustainability-driven approach. The

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United Caps strengthens executive team

10 Apr 20259 Apr 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 518 Views 1 min read

United Caps is reinforcing its Executive Leadership Committee with two key executive appointments. With these strategic hires, the company aims to strengthen its market position, expand its global presence, and foster a high-performing, engaged workforce. Alan Quéméneur has been appointed Chief Growth Officer (CGO), tasked with driving business transformation, customer engagement,

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Dr Lorenza Sartorelli becomes new Chief Operating Officer of the CHT Group

4 Apr 20253 Apr 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 557 Views 1 min read

The CHT Group announced the appointment of Dr Lorenza Sartorelli as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With this appointment, Dr Lorenza Sartorelli completes the management board consisting of Dr. Christian Rink (CFO) and Eva Baumann (CEO). With the now complete management team, the CHT Group is continuing its strategic realignment.

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New Global Sales Director at Erema

2 Apr 20252 Apr 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 590 Views 1 min read

The Austrian specialist in plastics recycling systems and components, Erema, has appointed a long-time employee as Global Sales Director: Christoph Wöss, previously Business Development Manager for the Bottle division, took over the newly created position within the Erema management team on April 1, 2025. “With Christoph Wöss, we have gained a

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Alpla has new leadership in Western Europe and Asia

27 Mar 202526 Mar 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 630 Views 1 min read

Packaging and recycling specialist Alpla is restructuring its leadership in its two Western Europe (WEEU) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Roland Wallner (Managing Director APAC since 2021) will take over as Managing Director Western Europe (WEEU) on April 1, 2025. Ronald Tichelaar, General Manager China until then, will succeed him as Managing

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New leadership chapter at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag North America

12 Mar 202511 Mar 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 594 Views 1 min read

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag North America has revealed its next leadership development. Effective April 1, 2025, Liam Burns assumes the role of President, bringing extensive industry experience and a strong vision for the company’s future. Liam Burns has been with Sumitomo (SHI) Demag for the past two years, serving as Senior Manager

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NAPCOR appoints Srinivasan “Shankar” Prabhushankar as new Technical Director

11 Feb 202511 Feb 2025 Heike Fischer 901 Views 2 min read

The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Srinivasan “Shankar” Prabhushankar as its new Technical Director, effective February 3, 2025. Shankar, who recently retired from Indorama Ventures after 22 years with the company, brings a wealth of experience in the PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic

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New President of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe

6 Feb 20256 Feb 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 781 Views 2 min read

UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, the European trade association representing the soft drink industry, announced the appointment of Andrew McMillin, President of Western Europe Operations at The Coca-Cola Company, as the new President of the association. Commenting on his appointment, Mr. McMillin stated: “I am honoured to lead UNESDA and represent some

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Tomra Recycling announces leadership transition

4 Feb 20253 Feb 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 981 Views 1 min read

Tomra Recycling has announced that Katrin Fricke will succeed Dr Volker Rehrmann as the company’s new Executive Vice President and Head of Tomra Recycling. Dr Rehrmann has decided to retire, effective 31 May 2025, after a remarkable career pioneering optical systems for waste sorting within the recycling industry. He has been

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Telly Chauke appointed as new CEO at Petco

3 Feb 202531 Jan 2025 Gabriele Kosmehl 1038 Views 3 min read

One of South Africa’s leading producer responsibility organisations (PRO), Petco, has bid farewell to industry stalwart Cheri Scholtz and welcomed a new chief executive officer, Telly Chauke, as of January 1 this year. Chauke replaces long-standing CEO Scholtz, who has helmed the organisation since its incorporation in 2004 and led its

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