The management team behind Easyfairs' portfolio of packaging events - Paris Packaging Week, London Packaging Week, Packaging Première in Milan, Packaging Innovations & Empack in Birmingham and the Pentawards - is evolving.
Renan Joel, who has headed the division since 2020, begins a new chapter in his career in the USA. Jennifer Burley and Josh Brooks have been promoted to division managers.
Long-standing members of the Easyfairs team, they boast a combined 25 years' experience in printing and packaging. They have both played a major role in the development of Easyfairs' packaging events in recent years.
Josh Brooks worked as a journalist and editor for PrintWeek and Packaging News for 13 years before joining Easyfairs in 2018. Jennifer Burley, meanwhile, joined Easyfairs in 2017 and has led significant sales growth across the packaging portfolio.
Jennifer Burley and Josh Brooks, who will report directly to Alison Willis, CEO of Easyfairs UK & Global, are already working together as co-event directors for Paris Packaging Week. They will lead an experienced team of packaging event experts.
In marketing and content, Karen Abarian will continue to head up marketing for Paris Packaging Week. Christelle Anya, who has worked on the Paris show since its launch in 2001, will continue in her role as Content and Community Director for the Paris and London shows. Lara Castagna will continue her role as Head of Event for Packaging Première in Milan, where she has played a central role in the show's development since its launch in 2017. James Montero will retain his role as Head of Marketing for all UK events. Adam Ryan, who has headed the Pentawards for seven years, will expand his responsibilities as Brand Director for both UK events.
On the sales side, Emanuela Danzi and Francesca Finamore will head up sales for the Milan show. Amélie Degueldre will remain head of sales for London Packaging Week and ADF. Edwige Ferrao will retain her role as Sales Director for Paris Packaging Week. Chris Newhouse will continue to head up sales for the Packaging Innovations & Empack portfolio.
Promoting Jennifer Burley and Josh Brooks "guarantees a high level of knowledge, stability and continuity for the future orientation and development of events".says Easyfairs.
Photos: Josh Brooks and Jennifer Burley.
Photos from the website www.parispackagingweek.com.
