VPK Packaging has announced the appointment of Martin Taylor as its new Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, marking a significant step in the company's continued growth and long-term commitment to manufacturing and serving customers across the region.
Mar 23, 2026
The appointment reflects the strategic importance of the region to VPK, with multiple sites serving customers across various sectors, including FMCG, beverage, retail, and e-commerce, through locally produced, sustainable corrugated packaging.
The UK & Ireland continues to be a key growth market for the Group, and VPK Group continues to invest in people, plant, and partnerships to strengthen domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
Martin brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across food, fresh produce, dairy and packaging sectors, with a strong background in multi-site operations, manufacturing leadership, and business transformation. His career spans both operational and commercial roles, giving him a deep understanding of how manufacturing, service, and customer needs must work together.
Patrick Leclercq, Divisional CEO Corrugated Board at VPK Group, said: "Martin is a highly experienced leader with a deep understanding of manufacturing, operations, and customer-focused growth. His experience across food and packaging, combined with his people-first leadership style, makes him ideally placed to lead our UK and Ireland business into its next phase.
"The UK and Ireland is a strategically important region for VPK, and Martin's appointment reinforces our commitment to investing locally and building strong, long-term partnerships with our customers."
Martin's appointment reflects VPK's ongoing investment in the UK and Ireland as an important region for the Group. With multiple manufacturing sites serving FMCG, beverage, retail, and e-commerce customers, VPK continues to focus on local production, supply chain resilience, and long-term partnerships built on quality, reliability, and service.
Martin added: "I am delighted to be joining VPK at such an exciting time for the business. VPK has a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence, sustainability, and customer focus. I would also like to recognise the work Paul Barber has done as Interim Managing Director, supporting the business and its people through this period and helping ensure a smooth transition.
"I'm looking forward to building on that foundation, working closely with the teams across the UK and Ireland to support our customers' growth and ensure VPK continues to be a trusted partner for the long term."
VPK Group is a leading European producer of sustainable corrugated packaging, with operations across more than 20 countries and over 70 production sites employing more than 7,000 people.
