We have appointed Del Pollard as Plant General Manager at our Banbury manufacturing site.
Jan 15, 2026
VPK Packaging UK and Ireland has appointed a new Plant General Manager at its Banbury manufacturing site, reinforcing the Group's continued investment in leadership, operational excellence, and UK manufacturing capability.
Del Pollard, who joins VPK from Smurfit Westrock, brings more than 15 years' experience in complex manufacturing environments, with a strong track record in driving operational performance, continuous improvement, and team development.
Throughout his career, Del has led large operational teams and delivered measurable improvements across safety, efficiency, and output. In his new role he will work closely with the site leadership team to set the strategic direction and lead the Banbury operation forward.
On his appointment, Del said: "I'm delighted to be joining VPK at such an exciting time for the business. VPK has a strong reputation for quality, investment, and people, and I'm looking forward to working with the Banbury team to build on those foundations.
"My focus will be on supporting our people, improving operational performance, and ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards our customers expect."
The appointment reflects VPK's ongoing commitment to investing in experienced leadership across its UK manufacturing network, ensuring it's sites are well positioned to deliver reliability, consistency, and continuous improvement for customers across the packaging supply chain.
Doug Wyllie, Operations Director at VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, added: "Del's appointment is an important step for our Banbury site and the wider UK operation. He brings a strong operational mindset, a passion for continuous improvement, and proven experience in leading teams through change.
"As we continue to strengthen our manufacturing footprint and service capability, Del's leadership will play a key role in driving performance and supporting our long-term growth ambitions."
