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New MD appointed at i2r Packaging Solutions

Benito Sala
Benito Sala

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has appointed Benito Sala as its new MD.

Sala has more than 20 years of leadership experience across fast-moving industries, including chemicals, automotive, aerospace, FMCG, and industrial manufacturing. He will report directly to Marco De Lellis, CEO of Contital and MD of the Laminazione Sottile Group container division.

Manufacturing more than 1.2 billion products annually, i2r supplies food producers, retail brands, and distributors worldwide.

“i2r has deep technical expertise, a loyal customer base and the backing of a well-established international group,” said Benito Sala. “There is significant opportunity to build on these foundations. My focus will be on driving operational discipline, improving collaboration across teams and ensuring we consistently deliver value to our customers.”

Marco De Lellis added, “Benito is a proven leader with extensive experience in complex manufacturing environments, having successfully led organisational change and delivered sustainable performance improvements throughout his career. His appointment further supports i2r’s leadership as the business continues to build on its strong market position and focus on operational excellence.”