Amcor has decided on its first Chief Commercial Officer, Michael Zacka, who will take on the Zurich-based role in July.

According to the company, Zacka brings global experience from the packaging and food industries, including 20 years with Tetra Pak. He has led Tetra Pak’s South Asia, East Asia and Oceania businesses from Singapore since 2014, and was president and CEO of the North America business between 2010 to 2014.

Zacka spent six years based in Switzerland as Tetra Pak’s global president for Marketing, Strategy and Product Development.

Ron Delia, managing director and CEO, Amcor says, “The creation of the Chief Commercial Officer role ensures Amcor’s organisation and capabilities evolve to support our current operating priorities. These priorities include accelerating growth and driving toward true competitive advantage across the commercial areas of the business.

“I am delighted to appoint Michael to this important new role. Michael is a world-class business leader with extensive experience in the packaging and food industries. His experience will be a valuable asset to Amcor as we drive deeper engagement with customers and suppliers and as we advance our innovation and sustainability agendas.”

Amcor says Kucka will serve as the senior executive sponsor within Amcor for Sales & Marketing, Procurement, Innovation and Sustainability, developing and leading the global agenda for each function, while maintaining Amcor’s commitment to a decentralised business model.

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