James Cropper PLC, U.K., has announced that Steve Adams will be joining the company as managing director of its paper business. Adams will take up his role in January 2017 and will be appointed to the Board of James Cropper PLC. He will report to Phil Wild, CEO of the company. 

Adams has a strong commercial and business leadership background with more than 30 years' experience with diversified manufacturer 3M across Europe, with roles including business director for Display and Graphics, and most recently business director for Electronics and Energy.