Richmond, Virginia-based MeadWestvaco Corp. (MWV) announced Thomas Jonas has joined the company to lead the Personal & Beauty Care business, effective December 1. In his role, Jonas will focus on driving strategic growth strategies for the MWV Personal & Beauty Care business through product development and commercialization, expansion throughout new and existing markets, and efficient management of the business’s global manufacturing capabilities.
Jonas most recently served as general manager of Montreal-based Alcan Beauty Solutions and was a member of the executive board of directors for Alcan Fragrance & Cosmetic.
“The global MWV Personal & Beauty Care business serves the world’s most recognized and valuable brands in the industry, and we have achieved this level of success by delivering unique and innovative solutions that help our customers to remain leaders in the retail environment,” said Mark Cross, senior vice president, MWV Packaging. “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.”
About MWV:
MeadWestvaco Corporation provides packaging solutions to many of the world’s most admired brands in the healthcare, personal and beauty care, food, beverage, media, entertainment and home and garden industries. With 23,000 employees worldwide, MWV operates in 30 countries and serves customers in more than 100 nations.
For more information on MeadWestvaco Corporation, visit www.mwv.com
