Payne Strengthens Management with Key Appointments
10 May 2006
Leading tear tape manufacturer Payne has underlined its commitment to adding value to its customers through superior technology, quality and service with several major appointments.
Geert Pijper has been appointed to the position of Sales Director of tear tape. Geert has held a number of senior sales positions within the Payne business, most recently Global Sales Manager within Brand Protection. Geert's new role will focus on leading Payne's European-based sales and customer service teams and driving forward value-added strategies for certain key customers and product sectors.
Peter Bailey joins in the new role of Operations and Quality Director of tear tape. He will have direct responsibility for Payne's Nottingham site and for ensuring the development of world class operations and quality across Payne's sites internationally. Peter was most recently Managing Director of the UK subsidiary of Precision Valve, the world's largest supplier of aerosol valves.
Hugh Ross has been appointed President of Payne's North American operation. Hugh was most recently Director of Sales Development for Payne in North America, having joined the Filtrona group in 1999.
"The experience Geert, Peter and Hugh bring to Payne's senior management team will help us to maintain and develop the reputation of our tear tape business on an international basis", comments Managing Director Tony Edwards.
