Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced today that Russell Grissett has assumed the duties of Division Vice President and General Manager of Global Flexibles, effective April 1, 2019.

Grissett is a 25-year Sonoco veteran who has demonstrated strong commercial and operational leadership within the Company’s Consumer Packaging and Protective Solutions businesses. Most recently, Grissett was Division Vice President and General Manager of Global Protective Solutions.

"During his tenure at Sonoco, Russell has been a tremendous strength in our Protective Solutions business," said Rodger Fuller, senior vice president, Global Consumer Packaging, Display & Packaging and Protective Solutions. "He will bring a fresh perspective to our Flexibles division to drive performance and accelerate growth."