GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has announced changes to its leadership structure as part of the company’s succession plans.
Tim Croxson, currently the company’s COO, has taken up the position of CEO with immediate effect, succeeding his father James who will concentrate more on developing Croxsons’ international concerns.
Croxsons said the change of ownership follows a period of ‘extraordinary growth’ for the business, which celebrates its 150th anniversary next year.
James and Tim, who represent 4th and 5th generations of the Croxsons family respectively, have grown the company over the past 20 years. Global sales achievements were rewarded with a Queen’s Award in 2019 for progress in international growth and exports. Croxsons has offices in the UK, Australia, New Zealand. USA and Hong Kong.
“Having been in the business for over 50 years, I have seen both the packaging industry and my own company change extensively in that time,” said James Croxson, who turned 70 earlier this year. “The company has grown from being wine barrel suppliers and bottle washers in 1872 to now a global packaging supplier, providing over 50 different countries with millions of bottles, jars, caps and corks.
“As is the norm in a fast growing SME, I have done every role and have built a great team over the past 50 years, who have been a joy to direct and lead. My main focuses going forward are international sales, continuing to build our international sales teams and giving the next generation some inevitable pearls of wisdom. And like Tim, I look forward to the next chapter in Croxsons’ illustrious history.”
Tim Croxson added, “Moving into the CEO seat at Croxsons is really a natural progression for both James and I. Our combined strengths and the team we have built around us, have helped put the company into an incredibly strong position. Alongside the board, we’ve both worked hard to future-proof our offering and be clear on our purpose, thereby ensuring we continue to be relevant for the next 150 years. I look forward immensely to continuing that self-belief, creating value for our customers, and maintaining our uniqueness.”
