Korozo Group appoints new CEO

Adam Barnett

FLEXIBLE packaging and film products provider Korozo Group has announced the appointment of Adam Barnett as group CEO.

The former president of the food packaging division of Klöckner Pentaplast (kp),succeeds Filip Lens, who led the group over the past four years.

Based in the UK, Adam began his career in the furniture industry before moving to LINPAC Group in 1998, where he progressed from key account manager to MD, Northern Europe When LINPAC was acquired by kp in 2017, his career continued to flourish and he was appointed president of the specialities division and then food packaging.

“I’m delighted to join Korozo at a pivotal time in the packaging industry,” he said. “From the drive for innovation and sustainability to increasing legislation and changing market dynamics, all packaging businesses are under pressure to adapt and compete. I’m looking forward to working with the team to drive our business forward and further build our international reputation and customer relationships.”