A Global Executive Search Partner for the Packaging Industry
Founded in 2008, Proco Group is an international packaging sector executive search firm partnering with manufacturers, converters and innovators across the global industry. We help clients identify and appoint senior leaders who deliver operational excellence, innovation and sustainable growth.
Our consultants bring extensive expertise across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing and operations – ensuring every leadership appointment enhances resilience, efficiency and long-term commercial performance.
Strategic Executive Search for the Packaging Sector
Market Expertise
The packaging industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by environmental regulation, digitalisation and shifts in consumer behaviour. Proco Group partners with clients across paper, plastic, glass, metal and flexible packaging to recruit leaders who can balance sustainability, innovation and operational performance.
Our deep market insight enables us to help clients attract executives capable of driving change across the value chain – from raw materials and production to logistics, recycling and reuse initiatives.
Functional Focus
We recruit senior and executive-level professionals across the packaging sector, including:
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Procurement and supply chain executives: managing sourcing, supplier relationships and global logistics.
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Manufacturing and operations directors: improving process efficiency, quality and performance.
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R&D and innovation leaders: developing sustainable materials and packaging technologies.
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Commercial and business development executives: driving market expansion and customer growth.
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Engineering and technical leaders: enhancing equipment reliability and plant optimisation.
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Sustainability and ESG leaders: embedding circular economy practices and waste reduction.
A Trusted Global Partner for Packaging Executive Search
Proco Group is the trusted executive search partner for leading organisations throughout the global packaging ecosystem, including:
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Global packaging manufacturers and converters
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Materials producers and technology innovators
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FMCG and consumer goods companies
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Logistics, recycling and waste management firms
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Private equity-backed industrial and sustainability ventures
Every search is tailored to align with each client’s strategic goals, operational context and company culture – ensuring leadership appointments that deliver measurable and lasting impact.
Key Challenges in Packaging Sector Executive Search and How We Help
The packaging industry faces growing complexity as it adapts to sustainability pressures, volatile markets and technological advancement. Proco Group helps clients find leaders who can navigate this change and deliver performance across the value chain.
Five key challenges we address include:
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Supply chain resilience: Recruiting leaders who secure materials and ensure business continuity.
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Procurement transformation: Finding executives who deliver sustainable sourcing and value creation.
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Operational excellence: Appointing leaders who improve production efficiency and quality.
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Innovation leadership: Placing executives who drive new material and packaging design.
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Sustainability leadership: Recruiting talent focused on circularity and carbon reduction.
Partner with Proco Group – Packaging Sector Executive Search Firm
As a global packaging sector executive search firm, Proco Group helps clients appoint senior leaders who strengthen procurement, supply chain, manufacturing and operations capability. Whether driving innovation, improving efficiency or leading sustainability transformation, we connect packaging businesses with the talent that delivers long-term success.
Contact Proco Group today to discuss how our executive search expertise can support your packaging organisation.
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Established in 2008, Proco Group are international Executive Search and Advisory partners, with offices in London, Brighton, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, Houston & Mexico City.
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