DS Smith Plastics appoints new Flexible Packaging business unit CEO

DS Smith Plastics, a division of DS Smith Plc, has appointed Kevin Grogan as CEO of its Flexible Packaging business unit.

Grogan joined DS Smith Plastics in 2011 as president of the Flexible Packaging business organization in North America

Grogan joined DS Smith Plastics in 2011 as president of the Flexible Packaging business organization in North America. He has over 20 years of experience within the packaging industry including executive roles at Pactiv Corporation, Tegrant and SCA Packaging.

In his new role, he will be responsible for all of DS Smith Plastics’ Flexible Packaging operations worldwide. The Flexible Packaging business of DS Smith Plastics operates from 11 different manufacturing and sales sites in seven countries, including Australia, Bulgaria, Germany, New Zealand, Slovakia, Thailand and the US.

DS Smith Plastics is focused on three main areas, flexible packaging and dispensing solutions, rigid packaging and foam products, and operates from 28 sites in 14 countries.