Port Glasgow headquartered specialist paper and cardboard packaging manufacturer, McLaren Corrugate, part of the McLaren Packaging family, has appointed Jennifer Riddell as Managing Director.
A proven business leader with both domestic and international experience leading and developing manufacturing and operational businesses, Riddell joins McLaren from her role as Managing Director at the multi-site operations of the Logson Group, under the brand names of The Boxshop and Boxes and Packaging in Scotland, where she was responsible for 160 staff.
Commenting on her appointment, Riddell said: “I’m delighted to join the McLaren Corrugate team. The opportunity to work with the team to further develop the business was a real attraction, alongside McLaren Packaging’s established reputation in the market for innovation, service, and for being a responsible employer.”
McLaren Packaging Managing Director, Donald McLaren, said: “Jennifer’s appointment comes at a time when we are gearing up our corrugate division for further growth, with the objective of continuing to develop and expand our reputation as a supplier of sustainable and innovative packaging. We are delighted to welcome her to the business.”
Jennifer Riddell’s appointment follows a recent company restructure heralding the launch of two new brands, McLaren Presentation and McLaren Divisions, which join McLaren Corrugate to form three divisions under the umbrella organisation, McLaren Packaging.