Global glass primary packaging supplier SGD Pharma has appointed Olivier Rousseau as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Olivier joins the business after four years as CEO & President of container glass manufacturer Verallia France.

He has 30 years experience in industry and a track record of developing strategies to support a company’s global growth.

Prior to Verallia, Olivier worked for more than 20 years at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, where his roles included Chief Financial Officer of the EMEA region, managing a portfolio worth €5 billion.

After that, Olivier lead the consumer business unit for the EMEA region, managing a portfolio with a value of €3 billion.

Olivier said: “I will continue to build on the strong foundation created by all members of the global SGD Pharma team in providing customers with high quality, innovative products to meet their changing demands, while improving our industrial performance across all plants.

“I have a strong interest in corporate social responsibility and decarbonisation and as part of our proud sponsorship into the United Nations International Year of Glass, I will be continuing our initiatives into making glass products even more sustainable for society.”

“In a market where we are having to react quickly to customer demand, due to the difficult environment the industry is currently facing, it is key that we work together to serve and deliver to our customers.

"I’m thrilled to be leading the team as we continue to improve our glass primary packaging offer to meet the demands of the future.”