
Global Closure Systems (GCS), a leading worldwide supplier of plastic and metal closing and dispensing systems, announces today that it has appointed Christian Tang-Jespersen as president of its Asia Pacific operations. Tang-Jespersen will lead an expansion of GCS beyond its current positions in Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and China.
Tang-Jespersen joins GCS from the Danish communication headset manufacturer GN Store Nord A/S, where he was the senior vice president of its Asia Pacific division. Before his appointment in Asia, he was responsible for building the Global OEM business in GN, creating strategic partnerships with a number of the world’s largest handset manufacturers. Prior to this, he held a variety of senior business development and legal roles. Trained as a lawyer, Tang-Jespersen brings with him extensive experience of international business acquisition, as well as commercial and market development.
Tang-Jespersen, who joins GCS on 1st November 2007, will be based in Singapore.
"This key appointment demonstrates the continued GCS commitment to drive innovative, profitable growth within the Speciality and Beverage Sectors worldwide," said Christian Voegeli, CEO of GCS. "Mr. Tang-Jespersen's success in expanding manufacturing relationships in Asia will certainly be a boon to our continued investment in the region. This appointment builds on the success of the leadership team already in place in Asia who will continue to work under the leadership of Mr. Tang-Jespersen."
About GCS
Global Closure Systems (GCS) is owned by funds managed by PAI Partners, a leading European private equity company, with headquarters in Paris, France. The company offers a wide range of plastic and metal closing and dispensing systems serving food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, household and industrial markets worldwide.
Serving markets in more than 100 separate countries with over 38 billion closures produced annually and manufacturing in 26 production sites worldwide, GCS offers 1,400 products as well as custom crafted solutions through sales, service, and production facilities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. GCS brands include highly recognized names such as Astra Plastique, Bender, Massmould, Obrist, UCP and Zeller Plastik.
For more information about GCS, visit www.gcs.com or email gcsmarketing.network@gcs.com. Bosch Packaging Technology
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