Packaging and Capital Equipment

Kennedy Fox Associates partners with organisations across the global Packaging and Capital Equipment sectors, supporting manufacturers, converters, OEMs, machinery suppliers, and technology providers in securing exceptional leadership talent.

Driven by automation, digitalisation, sustainability, and evolving market demands, these industries require leaders who can deliver growth, innovation, operational excellence, and transformation.
Our expertise spans flexible packaging, rigid plastics, injection moulding, blow moulding, extrusion, cartonboard, corrugated packaging, labels, sleeves, glass packaging, paper and pulp, as well as industrial machinery, automation, processing equipment, and engineered solutions.

Through our extensive international network and sector knowledge, we identify and attract senior Commercial, Operational, Technical, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, General Management, and Executive Leadership talent capable of creating lasting business impact.

Companies operating within packaging and capital equipment verticals have very unique leadership requirements, given the unprecedented pace of change in technology and digitalisation permeating every aspect of manufacturing operations. Consequently, companies require ‘transformational leaders’ – regardless of geographical boundaries – who can implement strategic vision and remain focused operationally to navigate this increasingly complex environment.

Flexible packaging
Rigid plastics
Paper & board
Labels
Glass
Metal packaging
Closures & dispensing
Packaging machinery
Capital equipment

I have worked with Kennedy Fox for a number of years. In our recruitment process for Commercial roles in Europe, Kennedy Fox is absolutely Petainer’s “go to” search partner.

CEO

Petainer

Kennedy Fox are first class recruitment professionals. I have always found the team at Kennedy Fox to be very helpful, supportive and extremely knowledgeable about the markets they operate in. They are exceptionally well ‘networked’ and adept at sourcing senior opportunities. Unlike a lot of recruiters, the Kennedy Fox teams communication is second to none and they always ensure that as a client or candidate you are fully aware of any developments.

General Manager Candidate

Labels

I recently worked on a recruitment mission with Kennedy Fox, and it was my best recruitment experience to date. The Kennedy Fox team are excellent professionals who know how to accompany their clients and provide them with a personalized service. Our point of contact was involved in all aspects of recruitment, and the team brings their experience to their clients, including as a facilitator in the negotiation phase.

Sales Director

CCL

My experience with Kennedy Fox during the recruitment process was absolutely positive. They were very transparent and supportive right from the beginning and always offered advice along the path of recruitment. Kennedy Fox are professional, and the team have strong interpersonal skills which I find key in recruiters along with their network. Thanks, for the positive and professional experience and I can highly recommend you!

Head of Sustainability Candidate

Labels

I have been working with Kennedy Fox on different roles and every time the team are able to deliver results thanks to their pro-active approach, excellent network and understanding of the industry, tight follow-up on the process and a touch of out-of-the-box thinking. All of this, combined with my contacts great communication style, made it a pleasure working with Kennedy Fox.

Head of Sales

Graphic Packaging International

I have worked with the team at Kennedy Fox for some time, most recently to recruit candidates to our global sales and marketing team. Leading the team at Kennedy Fox, the Managing Director Helen spends significant time working to understand our needs, our culture and the current team. Attention to detail and process ensures that we as a client are fully informed at all stages and can be confident in meeting enthusiastic and capable candidates that will play as an integral part of our global team. The team have a realistic and pragmatic in her approach which is what is often helpful, I would not hesitate to recommend

Global Head of Sales and Marketing

Tower Cold Chain

As a major Railways & Bus Seats European supplier the Compin Fainsa Group has started to enter the US market few years ago. Looking for the next strategical development in the US I had the opportunity to work with the Kennedy Fox team who has been able to meet my expectations. The purpose of our cooperation aimed at reinforcing our Sales presence in the North American market while promoting our company values (agility, entrepreneurship, growth mindset and transparency) to the potential candidates.

CEO

Compin Fainsa Group

Kennedy Fox has done a very thorough and professional job in helping me with my new position. They are a very reactive and proactive business, most friendly and knowledgeable. The service has been outstanding. Thanks, Kennedy Fox Team for your work!

Business Development Manager

Flexible packaging

Kennedy Fox demonstrate everything you want from a recruitment professional, thorough, transparent and highly communicative throughout the process

CEO

Capital Equipment

Kennedy Fox is absolutely our ‘go to’ search partner. The process is well managed with an intelligent filter process and strong understanding of the industry

CEO

Rigid plastics manufacturer

Professional, proactive and exceptionally well networked within the markets they serve

Global Head of Sales & Marketing

Cold Chain Packaging

Kennedy Fox consistently deliver results through their proactive approach, strong industry network, market understanding, and excellent communication throughout the process

Chief Commercial Officer

Cartonboard producer

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Whether you need to fill a position quickly following an unexpected resignation on your Executive Committee or are looking for assistance with leadership succession planning, Kennedy Fox executive search will support you in the process of sourcing the ideal candidates.

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