Aluminum foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has appointed Benito Sala as its new managing director.
Sala comes to the role with over 20 years of leadership experience in various sectors including automotive, aerospace and industrial manufacturing.
He will report to Marco de Lilles, who serves as CEO of Contitel and Managing Director of the Laminazione Sutile (LS) Group Container Division.
De Lilles said: “Benito is a proven leader with extensive experience in complex manufacturing environments, having successfully led organizational 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.”
Sala’s appointment follows recent organizational changes at i2r aimed at strengthening internal processes and maintaining its presence in the European food packaging market.
With support from Contital and the LS Group Container Division, i2r remains focused on operations, service standards, and long-term growth.
Sala’s previous roles have included managing organizational change, overseeing complex restructuring, and working in manufacturing environments requiring process improvement.
Benito said: “i2r has deep technical expertise, a loyal customer base and the backing of a well-established international group. There is significant opportunity to build on these foundations.
“My focus will be on driving operational discipline, improving collaboration between teams and ensuring we continue to deliver value to our customers.”
i2r manufactures more than 1.2 billion products annually for clients including major food producers, retail brands, and distributors in regions such as Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America.
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