Delia will support the transition in an advisory capacity until 30 September. Credit: 360b via Shutterstock.

Sustainable packaging solution provider Amcor has announced the retirement of its CEO Ron Delia after nine years at the helm. 

Delia, who cited health as the reason for his decision to quit, will also step down from the company’s board of directors, effective on 15 April 2024. 

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Amcor’s board has appointed CCO Peter Konieczny as interim CEO. 

Meanwhile, Delia will continue to support the transition in an advisory capacity until 30 September this year.

The company’s board is carrying out a search process to look for a permanent successor for the CEO position.

It said it is considering both internal and external candidates.  

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Amcor chair Graeme Liebelt said: “On behalf of the board, we thank Ron for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the company and our people during his more than 18 years of service.  

“Under Ron’s leadership, Amcor has added billions of dollars in annual revenues, successfully completed the transformational Bemis acquisition, strengthened its global leadership positions in key markets and consistently led the industry by embedding sustainability into its operating and strategic agenda.”   

In addition to this announcement, Amcor reaffirmed its financial year 2024 guidance, forecasting adjusted earnings per share of A$0.67 ($0.43¢) to A$0.71 for the 12 months ending 30 June 2024.  

Last month, the company announced the expansion of its thermoforming production capacity in North America.