Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) has appointed Olaf Starken, former VP Strategic Packaging Innovation at Stora Enso, as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Starken brings extensive industry knowledge and is expected to further accelerate the company's growth strategy.
Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) announced that Olaf Starken will assume the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as of 1 January 2025. Starken, who most recently served as VP Strategic Packaging Innovation at Stora Enso, brings more than 20 years of experience in the packaging industry with. Prior to joining Stora Enso, he was Managing Director at PacProject, where he led strategic initiatives for international brand owners. VGP CEO Frank Ohle emphasised that Starken will ideally support the company in its accelerated growth strategy and the expansion of its customer base.
Starken himself was confident: „The Collaboration with inspiring customers and partners and the VGP team opens up exciting opportunities to develop sustainable packaging solutions.“ The appointment comes just a few months after the acquisition of the DOT2DOT Group, which enabled VGP to further strengthen its market position in Europe.
Source: Van Genechten Packaging
