Austrian Thomas Ott is the new CEO of the Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials divisions of the international packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi.
Born in Vienna, he began his career at Mondi in 1995 in Financial Controlling and in the following years took over management positions in various business segments. Most recently, Ott worked for the packaging manufacturer Amcor in Switzerland.
As CEO for Mondi Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials, Thomas Ott is responsible for sales of around four billion euros with a management span of more than 12,000 employees in 29 countries. He succeeds Peter Orisich in this position, who has retired.
The 54-year-old industry expert sees the greatest challenge in the Development of sustainable, recyclable packaging solutions and effective measures against climate change.
"Mondi's entire corporate activity is characterised by a commitment to sustainability. As part of our Action plan we want to make all Mondi products reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 and we are intensifying our climate protection programmes and committing to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050."
Thomas Ott
Thomas Ott relies on a diverse, motivated and inclusive team: "One of our main tasks is and will remain all forms of diversity throughout the organisation to ensure this," emphasises Ott.
Thomas Ott lives and works in Vienna, is married and has three children.
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