Clondalkin Group appoints new managing director of Engineered Films business unit

Clondalkin Group has appointed Rienk Jan van der Kooi as managing director of its Engineered Films business unit in the Netherlands, within the group's Flexible Packaging division.

Clondalkin Group has appointed Rienk Jan van der Kooi as managing director of its Engineered Films business unit in the Netherlands

van der Kooi has been with Clondalkin since August 2010 and has led Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Grootegast over the past two years. In this new role, he will be focused on maintaining the business growth in existing and new markets at the division's facilities in Harlingen and Wieringerwerf, in addition to building closer working links with Grootegast. van der Kooi will continue to have ongoing responsibility for Grootegast. 

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging operates 11 extrusion, printing, laminating and converting production facilities throughout Europe. It offers extensive experience in developing, manufacturing and marketing a wide range of packaging for multiple consumer goods and industrial markets.

Prior to joining Clondalkin Group, van der Kooi worked for more than 10 years in the paper and board business where, on an international level, he served in several senior management positions.

van der Kooi said: ‘I'm delighted to accept the role of managing director of Engineered Films. I’m looking forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead.’

Paddy Mullaney, chief executive Officer, of Clondalkin Flexible Packaging, added: ‘Rienk Jan has gained valuable knowledge of our products, customers and the markets we serve. For this reason, he is the ideal candidate to head up our Engineered Films business in the Netherlands and we’re confident he will continue to build on the success of the business over the coming years.’