Coveris appoints new board members

Coveris has installed three new independent members to its board of directors, with Richard Passov, Luis Bach and Fernando Aguirre joining eight other members, and bringing skills and knowledge gained over many decades of experience at international businesses operating in a variety of sectors.

Richard Passov, Luis Bach and Fernando Aguirre join Coveris as independent board members

Passov most recently served as chief financial officer at Zoetis, a manufacturer of animal health medications and vaccines, and has served as treasurer of Pfizer and assistant treasurer at Intel.

He will provide the Coveris board of directors with a keen understanding of global financial market conditions and accounting practices.

Bach is currently a partner with the management consulting firm Monvic Consulting, and served nearly seven years as chief executive officer (CEO) of European beverage manufacturer Orangina Schweppes. Under his leadership, Orangina Schweppes grew to become one of Western Europe’s leading fruit drinks and non-cola beverage companies.

He has acute international business experience, having previously served as regional director for Europe North, Middle East, Africa and India for Bacardi. He is also a director of Suntory Holdings, a Japanese company with interests in food, beverages, restaurants, sports and services.

Aguirre is an investor and the founder of The Triple Play Group, an investment organization which focuses on opportunities in professional sports. Aguirre is also the former chairman, CEO and president of Chiquita Brands International, and worked for over two decades at Procter & Gamble in a variety of management roles. Further, Aguirre is a director at Aetna, a Fortune 100 healthcare benefits company, and at Barry Callebaut, the largest producer of chocolate in the world.

He brings significant global business experience across different industries as well as expertise in governance and leadership from his participation in different boards over more than 10 years.

Passov, Buch and Aguirre join Dave Mezzanotte (Sun Capital Partners managing director), Marc Leder (Sun Capital Partners co-CEO), Gary Masse (Coveris CEO), Jack Knott (former Coveris CEO), Isabelle Arker (Neuheim Lux Group Holding), Laura Spitoni (Neuheim Lux Group Holding), Noëlla Antoine (AlterDomus) and Anita Lyse (AlterDomus).