Alex joined Jamestrong Packaging in September 2017 as CEO. He has over 25 years’ experience in the packaging industry, with broad business experience and strong networks in both private and public environments. He has been involved with M&A, industry and company restructure activity, strategy, sales and new business development and investor relations. He leads a team of our dedicated specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

Mehran Joined Jamestrong in November 2023 and leads our dedicated Supply Chain teams in Australia and New Zealand. He has several years of experience in end-to-end supply chain across different industries including packaging, FMCG, automotive and heavy industries. He has developed extensive expertise working in various engagements such as development and execution of supply chain strategies aligned with overall business goals, cross functional collaboration on strategy implementations and transformation projects, establishment and continuous improvement of S&OP/IBP processes, inventory management & optimisation, procurement, supplier development and relationship management and in-house /3PL warehousing & logistics.

Gary has over 30 years’ extensive business experience heading up several businesses units in senior management positions with top tier business such as Toll Logistics, Asciano/Patrick, Boeing and ICI/Orica. Gary’s blend of business experience and knowledge means he works closely with our business leaders and employees, aligning our business strategy and values with our people, building and organisational capability, creating a safe and compliant work environment.

Henk joined Jamestrong as the Group ICT Manager for ANZ in 2018, following a diverse range of operational and management roles spanning 25 years in Information and Technology industries. Henk is passionate about effective communication and operational excellence, with over 15 years experience in SOx and ITIL governance frameworks and a broad range of ICT skills and experience across enterprise technologies.

Peter is a thirty year plus veteran of the packaging sector and has significant general management and operational experience within the packaging industry, both in New Zealand and internationally. He has experience in Food, Pharmaceutical and Industrial packaging and is a firm believer in Lean Manufacturing philosophy and the benefits it brings to both the Manufacturer and Customers alike.

Simon joined Jamestrong Packaging in September 2009. He was appointed Finance Director in January 2018 after previously holding the position of Group Financial Controller. Simon has over 20 years’ experience in the finance sector and has been heavily involved in company investment and restructuring projects, strategic management, and corporate reporting and taxation.

Andre has dedicated the past 25 years to metal packaging, honing expertise in both beverage and food cans. With a global perspective, he has worked both locally and internationally, contributing significantly to the can making industry. A career with a solid foundation in engineering and project management, he has demonstrated a keen ability to solve complex problems and deliver results. Over time, his focus shifted towards Quality Management and New Product Development, reflecting passion for excellence. Joining Jamestrong in 2018, Andre’s current role is as Australia Technical and Group Quality Manager.

Gavin has extensive can making knowledge & experience in both operational and technical areas. He’s played a key role in Jamestrong Packaging since 2006 in aluminium aerosol manufacturing, and later in food can manufacturing. He has managed projects for the installation of aluminium and food can plants. He uses his extensive global network of contacts in materials, equipment, and can making processes to help give our customers a competitive edge. Gavin has been in the can manufacturing industry for the past 29 years, with some of that time spent managing manufacturing plants in Europe.