A gruelling 24-7 role overseeing 210 packaging plants in 43 countries has taken its toll on the Amcor boss, who has run the business since 2015.
Amcor chief executive Ron Delia is exiting the top job in mid-April after nine years, citing health reasons for his departure from the world’s largest
The company elevated chief commercial officer, Peter Konieczny, to interim CEO while a search for Mr Delia’s successor is conducted.consulting firm McKinseyThe company has been cutting jobs in response to weakening consumer demand, with 2000 roles axed in the past year. That represented 5 per cent of the workforce.
Mr Delia said Mr Konieczny would do a fine job: “I have complete confidence in the strength and capabilities of Amcor’s leadership team, and Peter will do an outstanding job as interim CEO during the transition period,” Mr Delia said.
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