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Tom Giddings appointed Alupro’s interim General Manager


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lupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the appointment of Tom


Giddings as interim General Manager. Previously sustainability and public affairs manager, Tom succeeds industry stalwart Rick Hindley, who moves on to another senior role within the recycling sector. Having joined Alupro in June,


2020, Tom has firmly positioned himself as a driving force within the team. Prior to joining Alupro, he held the role of sustainability data and reporting manager at international packaging provider DS Smith, where he was responsible for the continuous improvement of sustainability initiatives, alongside group-wide data governance. Tom is appointed the interim


General Manager with immediate effect, as Rick leaves the business in May, and will be responsible for leading Alupro as it works to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet, and exceed, recycling targets for aluminium packaging. He will act as the independent voice of the industry


revolutionising aluminium packaging recycling rates. “We are sad to see Rick move


on issues of government policy and legislative development and will also spearhead Alupro’s Every Can Counts and MetalMatters consumer education programmes. Tom commented: “In 2020,


more aluminium packaging was collected for recycling than ever before. This is a clear reflection of changing consumer behaviours and increasing awareness of the benefits of recycling – providing a significant


platform for the future to move ever closer towards a 100% recycling rate. Taking on the role of interim General Manager at such a pivotal time for the industry is a hugely exciting opportunity”. Derek Peden, Alupro’s Chairman,


added: “I would like to extend my personal thanks to Rick who, backed by an excellent and dedicated team has driven forward the industry and played an instrumental role in truly


on to new challenges but we are pleased to announce Tom’s new role. Tenacious, ambitious and knowledgeable, we are confident that he will continue to build and improve on the foundations laid by Rick maintaining aluminium packaging at the forefront of sustainability - committed to further improving recycling rates nationwide. “Rick has been a tour de force, not just at Alupro, but within the recycling sector as a whole. He was involved in the initial inception of the organisation and has been a committed leader throughout his career in the alu packaging industry. “During this period, the aluminium


packaging recycling rate has been increased significantly – reaching its highest ever rate last year. As Rick moves on to an exciting new role within the recycling industry, I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his hard work, dedication and inspiration as Alupro’s Executive Director.” More information: www.alupro.org.uk.


New head of sales packaging paper at LEIPA


LEIPA Group is pleased to announce another addition to its Sales team: Mike Petersen joined them on 1 May, 2021, as head of sales packaging paper and will have overall responsibility for all related end-to- end sales processes and functions. In this capacity, Mr. Petersen will report to LEIPA Group’s chief sales officer, Dr. Fabian Gaus. Mr. Petersen joined the team from


the Prinzhorn Group, where his last positions were managing director for optimising the sales set-up of 24


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containerboard plants in Europe, and general manager and sales director for their Dunapack Spremberg operation. Previous engagements included management positions in sales with Igepa, Papier Union and Mondi. Mike Petersen said, ”I am


really looking forward to working with my new colleagues and to the challenging tasks at LEIPA. Together with our customers we will successfully shape the future”. With the appointment of Mr.


Petersen, LEIPA has completed its staffing process for the new Sales organisation. Since January, 2021, LEIPA Sales is divided into a Sales


Back Office and four direct sales divisions Graphic Paper, Packaging Paper, Solid Board & Specialty Paper and Flexible Packaging. Dr. Gaus confirmed, “I am very


pleased that we were able to find a great match to fill this important position at LEIPA. Mike Petersen has shown an impressive career in the paper and packaging industries. Thanks to his extensive experience and network, I am confident that he will be true leader and manager to our packaging paper organisation”.


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