New Managing Director for VPK Group in UK & Ireland

VPK Packaging has confirmed the appointment of Martin Taylor as its new Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, marking a significant step in the company’s continued growth and long-term commitment to manufacturing and serving customers across the region.

Taylor brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across food, fresh produce, dairy and packaging sectors, with a strong background in multi-site operations, manufacturing leadership, and business transformation. His career spans both operational and commercial roles, giving him a deep understanding of how manufacturing, service, and customer needs must work together.

Patrick Leclercq, Divisional CEO Corrugated Board, VPK Group, said, “Martin is a highly experienced leader with a deep understanding of manufacturing, operations, and customer-focused growth. His experience across food and packaging, combined with his people-first leadership style, makes him ideally placed to lead our UK and Ireland business into its next phase. The UK and Ireland is a strategically important region for VPK, and Martin’s appointment reinforces our commitment to investing locally and building strong, long-term partnerships with our customers.”

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