OMV Technologies, which manufactures closed-loop, turnkey, inline extrusion, thermoforming and tooling systems, has named Gary P. Kooper as its new CEO.
He comes to the role with 33 years of experience in the industrial and consumer packaging industries. He has experience with small- and large-format thermoforming, coating, inline and offline extrusion in the food and non-food packaging sectors, as well as supply chain, procurement, training and development. Prior to joining OMV, he held various leadership positions with Sonoco Products Co.
Kooper succeeds former CEO Mark Strachan, co-owner of the company, who now assumes the role of chief innovation and technical officer.
“Mark will be focusing on innovation, R&D and building out our training and education programs, capitalizing on his passions for the industry,” says Brooke Maltun, president of OMV.
