ESMA’s yearly General Assembly in March 2023 elected the new Board of Directors, chaired by Robin McMillan from Sun Chemical. Elaine Campling has been voted ESMA Honourable Ambassador.

This year, within the context of the world's most important packaging event, interpack, the spotlight was focused on Women in Packaging, a panel discussion featuring five industry female leaders. An audience of more than 150 people attended the panel on 8 May, demonstrating that this is a hot topic that will continue to be discussed even after the Düsseldorf trade fair has concluded.

Apex International, global leader in anilox, metering, and embossing solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Marian Waterschoot as the new Director of Apex Embossing B.V.. As the current CEO of Apex International, Marian will be succeeded by Ruud van Cuijk as she moves into her new role in the embossing industry, beginning May 1, 2023.

Guandong, specialized in the development and marketing of innovative materials and media for printing and recognized at European level as a Specialist of Specialties, announces the entry of the Giovanardi Group into the shareholding structure, a reference point for technical fabrics in the field of sun shading, architecture, transport, boating, advertising, design and printing.

Senior FMCG leader Simon Owen announced as Head of Redefine Meat UK

New appointment to follow Redefine Meat’s rapid growth nationwide, as sales accelerate and local partnerships grow

New-meat pioneer, Redefine Meat has announced the appointment of senior FMCG leader, Simon Owen, to Head of Redefine Meat in the UK as it continues to drive sales and develop business channels across Europe and worldwide.

Alleima appoints Carl von Schantz as new President for the Tube division and member of the Group Executive Management for Alleima as of November 17, 2023, at the latest. He succeeds Michael Andersson, who will leave the company as of June 2023, as previously announced. Carl von Schantz is today President for the General Industry Tools and Assembly Systems division at Atlas Copco.

Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, is excited to announce the appointment of Burkhard Straube as Chief Executive Officer, and Hans Erik Vatne as new Chief Operating Officer. Both leaders bring extensive experience to Vianode, as the company is delivering on its growth plan.

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced that Michael Vale has been terminated for cause from the company, effective May 12, 2023.

Anellotech announces today that Jean-Pierre Burzynski, who served as Director of the Process Business Unit at IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN), which is a major research and innovation center in the fields of energy, transport and the environment, has been retained as an R&D Consultant and appointed as a Strategic Advisor to Anellotech’s Board of Directors.

Marcus Kuhnert has decided to step down as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Executive Board of Merck as of June 30, 2023.

Changes in Merck Executive Board
Marcus Kuhnert will step down as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Executive Board after a successful nine-year tenure
Helene von Roeder appointed Chief Financial Officer and Executive Board Member, effective July 1, 2023

The Labels & Tags segment is one of the Sihl Group's growth areas and it continues to expand its pioneering role. The Düren-based technology company is filling the central position internally with David Radtke from 3 May 2023.

Leuze is placing its strong growth on a broader footing and has expanded its executive management. Xavier Hamers joined the company on April 1, 2023.