Making moves: New packaging leaders appointed in 2026
Catch up on the latest changes in corporate leadership, including new CEOs named at Dow, Georgia-Pacific and Aptar.
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Dow names former packaging leader as CEO
By Katie Pyzyk • April 14, 2026
COO Karen Carter will assume the top spot this summer. Her more than 30 years of experience at Dow include a stint leading the packaging and specialty plastics business unit. Read the full article ➔
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Georgia-Pacific names new CEO
By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2026
An existing G-P employee and longtime Koch executive immediately takes over the top role. This comes almost eight months after Georgia-Pacific announced the retirement of its previous CEO. Read the full article ➔
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Aptar announces CEO transition
By Katie Pyzyk • March 18, 2026
A fellow 30-year veteran of the company, who leads the company’s fast-growing pharma business, will take over when Stephan Tanda retires later this year. Read the full article ➔
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Stephen Gould’s new CEO talks the ‘art’ of integration
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 27, 2026
It’s a new chapter for the nearly 90-year-old packaging and supply chain services provider. Justin Golden took over the long-standing family business this month. Read the full article ➔
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US Plastics Pact names interim leader as CEO exits
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2026
A familiar face at USPP has taken over as interim executive director following Jonathan Quinn’s departure. Read the full article ➔
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Sonoco COO to exit after 40-plus years at company
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 21, 2026
Sonoco does not intend to appoint a new chief operating officer once Rodger Fuller retires in late February. Fuller held a variety of leadership roles during his tenure, including interim CEO for Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA. Read the full article ➔
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