VPK Packaging has appointed Jeremy Anderson as its new Managing Director for UK & Ireland, as the business pushes ahead with the next stage of its growth strategy.

Jeremy joins VPK from DS Smith where he enjoyed a successful career in various senior management positions, including as Sector Director with responsibility for five business units across 21 locations, and latterly for the past 18 months as Programme Director.

Reporting into Wim Messiaen, Head of the Corrugated Packaging Division at VPK Group, Jeremy will be responsible for the seven VPK sites across the UK & Ireland. His extensive experience and knowledge of the corrugated and paper packaging sector will be key to his leadership as the business continues to focus on delivering the sustainable corrugated products customers demand.

“I am delighted to have joined the business and look forward to continuing to build the success of VPK and lead the team into our next phase of growth,” said Jeremy.

Wim Messiaen, added; “We are pleased to have appointed Jeremy to this key role and are excited to work with him as he builds on the good foundations already in place in the UK & Ireland.”