SKG announces new European management structure

Smurfit Kappa Group (’SKG’) one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of paper-based packaging products with operations in Europe and the Americas, announces a new management structure for its European operations led by Roberto Villaquiran.

Effective 1 October, Roberto Villaquiran, currently CEO Corrugated Europe, has assumed the new role of CEO Europe with overall responsibility for the existing European Paper and Corrugated divisions. Roberto will report directly to the Group CEO, Tony Smurfit.

Reporting  to  the  European  CEO  will  be  two  new  Chief  Operations  Officers  (‘COO’)  in  Paper  Europe  and Corrugated Europe. Laurent Sellier has been appointed to the new role of COO, Paper Europe; and, Saverio Mayer to the new role of COO, Corrugated Europe.

Roberto  Villaquiran,  incoming  CEO  Europe,  commented:  “I  am  honoured  to  accept  the  role  of  CEO  of  our European  business.  Our  vision  is  to  be  the  packaging  solutions  partner  of  choice  to  our  customers,  and  we believe this integrated European structure will further enhance our capacity to deliver outstanding service and value.”

Tony  Smurfit,  Group  CEO,  added:  “We  expect  our  new  European  structure  to  contribute  meaningfully  to  the continued growth and development of our business. erformance reflects both the quality of your team and the strength of your business model. We believe the strength of our team and our unique culture will continue to define our business and to drive superior performance.”