Experts in the packaging sector.

Specialist executive search and technical leadership recruitment across flexible plastics, rigid packaging, glass and metal within regulated global markets.

Leadership for a sector under transformation

Sustainability, circular economy targets and material innovation are reshaping global packaging markets. Across flexible plastics, rigid packaging, glass, metal and specialist applications, we secure the leadership and technical talent guiding regulatory compliance, material science innovation and supply chain resilience.

Flexible packaging.

Lightweighting, recyclability targets and barrier technology innovation are transforming flexible plastics. We deliver specialist executive search across film extrusion, laminates, converting, sustainable materials development and global operations leadership.

Flexible.

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Packaging U.S

Rigid packaging.

Rigid plastics markets demand precision manufacturing, regulatory compliance and capital investment expertise. We secure operational directors, engineering leaders and senior commercial professionals across injection moulding, blow moulding and thermoforming environments.

Glass packaging.

Energy intensity, decarbonisation strategy and furnace optimisation define glass production. We deliver retained search across plant leadership, technical operations, sustainability and international commercial roles within high-temperature manufacturing environments.

Glass.

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Metal packaging.

Aluminium and steel packaging markets continue to evolve under sustainability and supply chain pressures. We identify senior plant, engineering and commercial leaders who understand global beverage, food and industrial packaging markets.

Delivering impact across global packaging markets

Specialist leadership appointments within regulated, innovation-led and sustainability-driven packaging environments.

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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