Orora (ASX: ORA) has announced that after eight years of leading the Saverglass business and 16 months leading the global glass business, Jean Marc Arrambourg will retire from his role as president, global glass, at the end of calendar year 2025.
The company has also hired Emmanuel Ladent to take on the role, effective 1 July.
Ladent will join Orora’s global management team, reporting directly to Orora CEO and managing director Brian Lowe, and will be based at Saverglass’ head office at Feuquières, France.
Ladent brings a wealth of experience leading large-scale industrial premium businesses. With a strong background in sales leadership, his career includes almost 30 years at Michelin, where he held senior executive roles including president – global automotive, president – global agricultural and managing director, passenger car and motorcycle.
More recently, he was CEO of green tech company Carbios, where he built a team and led the creation of strategic partnerships instrumental to the growth of the business.
Arrambourg will work alongside Ladent until 31 December 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
Brian Lowe said, “We are grateful to Jean Marc for having led the Saverglass business through the transition of ownership to Orora.
“He is a respected leader who has achieved much to be proud of during his career. He has led major initiatives including the launch of Saverglass’ Acatlán site in Mexico and the acquisition of the Ghlin site in Belgium.
“I appreciate his support in the coming months as we manage a transition in leadership of the global glass business.”
Commenting on Ladent’s appointment, Lowe said, “I look forward to welcoming Emmanuel to the global management team at Orora from 1 July. A seasoned leader, he brings an excellent track record of leading international premium businesses and driving growth in listed company environments, with a strong focus on sales excellence, innovation and sustainability. Emmanuel is the ideal successor to lead Orora’s global glass business into its next chapter”.
