Jonas joins the packaging company after serving as general manager of Alcan Beauty Solutions and member of the executive board of directors for Alcan Fragrance and Cosmetic.

The appointment is expected to enhance efforts to increase market share and reduce the time taken to get new ideas and products to market.

Mark Cross, senior vice president at MWV Packaging, said: “Thomas’s wealth of global experience and proven track record in strategic growth efforts will enhance the company’s focus on capturing market share and leveraging MWV’s global capabilities to accelerate the commercialization of differentiated solutions and services.”