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MWV Announces Mr. Thomas Jonas as President of Companys Personal & Beauty Care Business
Monday 08. December 2008 - MeadWestvaco Corp. (NYSE: MWV) today announced Mr. Thomas Jonas has joined MWV to lead the companys Personal & Beauty Care business, effective December 1.
In his role, Mr. 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 businesss global manufacturing capabilities.
Mr. Jonas most recently served as general manager of Alcan Beauty Solutions and was a member of the executive board of directors for Alcan Fragrance & Cosmetic. Prior to joining Alcan, he held senior level consulting and management positions at A.T. Kearney and Olivier Hong Kong (subsidiary of the LVMH group), and served as an officer at the Joint Planning Staff of the French Armed Forces.
“The global MWV Personal & Beauty Care business serves the worlds 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. “Thomass wealth of global experience and proven track record in strategic growth efforts will enhance the companys focus on capturing marketshare and leveraging MWVs global capabilities to accelerate the commercialization of differentiated solutions and services.”
MWV Personal & Beauty Cares primary and secondary packaging solutions are among the most recognized and highly regarded packaging solutions in the cosmetic, fragrance, luxury, and personal care markets today.