Packaging Executive Search

Market Expertise

The packaging industry is evolving rapidly under the pressures of sustainability, digitalisation and changing consumer expectations. Proco Group supports organisations across paper, plastic, metal, glass and flexible packaging, recruiting leaders who combine innovation with operational performance.

We cover the full packaging value chain – from raw materials sourcing and production to logistics, recycling and circular economy initiatives – helping clients secure executives who drive both growth and responsibility.

Functional Focus

We recruit senior and executive-level professionals across the packaging industry, including:

• Procurement and supply chain executives: managing sourcing, logistics and supplier relationships.

• Manufacturing and operations directors: improving production efficiency, quality and performance.

• R&D and innovation leaders: developing new materials and sustainable packaging solutions.

• Commercial and business development executives: expanding markets and driving revenue growth.

• Engineering and technical leaders: enhancing process reliability and plant optimisation.

• Sustainability and ESG leaders: embedding circular economy and waste reduction strategies.

The packaging sector faces challenges including supply chain disruption, sustainability demands and operational pressures. Proco Group helps clients recruit the leaders who turn these challenges into opportunities.

Five key challenges we address include:

• Supply chain resilience: Recruiting leaders who build agility and manage global complexity.

• Procurement transformation: Finding executives who implement sustainable, value-driven sourcing.

• Operational excellence: Appointing leaders who improve production quality and efficiency.

• Innovation acceleration: Placing executives who lead material and product design.

• Sustainability leadership: Recruiting talent focused on circularity and carbon reduction.