The Board of Korozo Group (‘Korozo’) has announced the appointment of Adam Barnett, former President of the £1.2bn Food Packaging Division of Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), as Group CEO. Adam replaces Filip Lens who led the Group over the past 4 years.
Based in the UK, Adam began his career in the furniture industry moving to LINPAC Group in 1998, where he progressed from Key Account Manager to Managing Director, Northern Europe, over 19 years.
When LINPAC was acquired by kp in 2017, Adam’s career continued to flourish being appointed President of the Specialities Division and then Food Packaging.
Having extensive experience in running international Private Equity businesses across the rigid and flexible packaging industry, Adam is passionate about delivering innovation, sustainability and operational efficiency to ensure go-to-market success for brands, packers and retailers worldwide.
He commented on his appointment: “I’m delighted to join Korozo at a pivotal time in the packaging industry. From the drive for innovation and sustainability to increasing legislation and changing market dynamics, all packaging businesses are under pressure to adapt and compete. I’m looking forward to working with the team to drive our business forward and further build our international reputation and customer relationships.”
Korozo Group, a leading provider of flexible packaging and film products, operates a robust network of production, sales, and distribution facilities across Europe. Serving over 75 countries worldwide, Korozo is committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and service excellence as a prominent European brand in the global market.
