Specialists in metal packaging.
Technical talent search across beverage cans, food packaging, aerosol, closures and industrial metal formats.
Secure technical talent across complex, capital-intensive metal packaging operations.
Metal packaging sits at the heart of global beverage, food, personal care and industrial supply chains. From two-piece and three-piece cans to aerosol systems, speciality tins, closures and decorative metal formats, the sector demands precision engineering, high-speed manufacturing expertise and strict regulatory compliance.
Rising sustainability targets, recycled content mandates and energy efficiency pressures are reshaping production strategy across aluminium and steel packaging markets. We secure senior operational, engineering and commercial leaders who understand coil coating, forming, can-making technology, quality assurance and global customer partnerships.
How we deliver specialist search with impact.
Deep sector immersion.
Our consultants operate exclusively within defined industrial verticals, bringing more than a decade of sector-specific expertise and long-standing relationships across technical and leadership communities. We understand regulatory pressures and commercial nuance before a search begins.
Global reach,
local understanding.
With assignments delivered in 27 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia, we combine international capability with regional insight. We support global supply chains while understanding the local regulatory and operational environments that shape hiring decisions.
Retained & exclusive
search solutions.
We operate through retained and exclusive partnerships that prioritise depth, discretion and precision. Our methodology blends market intelligence, role clarity and disciplined search execution to secure senior technical and leadership talent rarely visible to the open market.
David’s expertise underpins the success of Chad Harrison International’s Packaging division, where he is widely recognised for delivering high-impact executive search solutions on a global scale.
With a reach spanning five continents, David has established long-standing relationships across the entire packaging value chain. Specialising in senior-level recruitment challenges that require both sector-specific insight and the ability to identify transformative leadership.
His experience covers the full spectrum of leadership roles — from emerging talent to board-level appointments — across manufacturing, operations, commercial, and corporate domains. David’s strength lies in his ability to pinpoint individuals whose blend of technical acumen and strategic vision makes them ideal for complex and often niche positions.
What differentiates David is not only his search capabilities but also his genuine commitment to fostering relationships built on trust and long-term collaboration. This people-first mindset continues to drive exceptional outcomes for global clients and reinforces Chad Harrison International’s reputation as a leading force in executive search within the packaging sector.
David McGowan
Business Manager - Packaging
- +44 (0)151 541 7288
- dmcgowan@chadharrisonint.com