New man at process & packaging body!

The PPMA Group has appointed Andrew Stark as Chief Operating Officer. Andrew has a strong sales and marketing background and has spent the last nine years in the processing and packaging industry working for Multivac in several different marketing, retail account and sales roles.

Prior to this, Andrew worked in IT and outsourced professional services in London’s Docklands.

Andrew Stark

“We are very pleased that Andrew Stark has accepted the PPMA Group board’s offer to become Chief Operating Officer,” states PPMA Group Chairman, Richard Little. “Andrew has many years experience of the packaging machinery market, including in-depth knowledge of end users and the supply chain. Andrew will add value to the already excellent PPMA team and allow us to build on our rapid progress in developing our PPMA Show and related events, and also facilitate the introduction of new strategic initiatives such as the PPMA BEST (Business, Education, Skills and Training) programme.”

Commenting on his appointment, Andrew Stark says: “I am delighted to be joining the PPMA Group at this exciting time to lead our experienced Executive Team in Wallington. This is a milestone year for the Association as we bring the PPMA Show back in house again and take on the challenge of setting up our new educational charity, BEST.  I am very much looking forward to working with all the PPMA team and the Board of Directors, and to meeting many of our members throughout the rest of the year.”