Ireland-based Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG), a paper-based packaging products manufacturer, which operates four packaging grade mills and facilities and eight recycling plants in the U.S., has announced Tony Smurfit has succeeded Gary McGann as group chief executive officer. The appointment is immediate, beginning Sept. 1.
McGann served as SKG CEO for the past 13 years.
Liam O’Mahony, SKG chairman, says, “The board would like to thank Gary for his substantial contribution in leading the group over the last 13 years and wishes him well in his retirement. The board looks forward to the group’s next phase of growth and development under Tony’s leadership.”
SKG has nearly 43,000 employees in approximately 350 production sites across 33 countries. SKG says it is the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America.
McGann served as SKG CEO for the past 13 years.
Liam O’Mahony, SKG chairman, says, “The board would like to thank Gary for his substantial contribution in leading the group over the last 13 years and wishes him well in his retirement. The board looks forward to the group’s next phase of growth and development under Tony’s leadership.”
SKG has nearly 43,000 employees in approximately 350 production sites across 33 countries. SKG says it is the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America.
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