VPK Packaging appoints Martin Taylor as managing director for UK and Ireland

Packaging Solutions

VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, part of VPK Group, has announced 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.

The appointment reflects the strategic importance of the region to the company, with multiple sites serving customers across various sectors, including FMCG, beverage, retail, and e-commerce, through locally produced, sustainable corrugated packaging.

The UK and Ireland continues to be a key growth market for the group, and the group continues to invest in people, plant, and partnerships to strengthen domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience.

Martin 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, 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.’

Martin added, ‘I am delighted to be joining VPK at such an exciting time for the business. It has a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence, sustainability, and customer focus. I would also like to recognise the work Paul Barber has done as interim managing director, supporting the business and its people through this period and helping ensure a smooth transition.

‘I am looking forward to building on that foundation, working closely with the teams across the UK and Ireland to support our customers’ growth and ensure VPK continues to be a trusted partner for the long term.’