Cosmo Films appoints Justin Glass as President for North America operations.
- With over 25 years of experience, Justin will be responsible for devising strategy, market operations, and business growth
Mumbai, 1st July: Cosmo Films Limited, a Global Leader in Films for Packaging, Labelling, Lamination and Synthetic Paper and an emerging player in Specialty Chemicals, Polymers & Pet care, appointed Mr. Justin Glass as President for their business operations across North America. In his new role, Justin will be responsible for devising growth strategies and expanding business in the North American region for the organisation. In this new role, Justin will report to Mr. Kulbhushan Malik, Sr. Vice President and Head of International Operations, Cosmo Films Limited.
A seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience, Justin comes to Cosmo Films with diverse experience and expertise in plastics and packaging industry. Justin started his career in plastic industry as a Process Engineer for Bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) tape films in the extrusion & coating functions and moved on to various technical functions across several primary polymer markets.
Justin holds 15 years of expertise in handling commercial & finance related business strategies and planned execution for large multinational packaging manufacturers serving the food, consumer packaging, pharmaceutical & medical packaging verticals. In his past tenures, he has been associated with DS Smith as Director Commercial Operations; Kl̦ckner Pentaplast as Commercial Director Americas РFood & Consumer packaging; and other organizations.
Welcoming him, Mr. Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo Films Limited said, “With more than two decades long career in films and packaging industry, Justin holds proficiency in leading teams across functions including engineering, sales, marketing, and operations. His expertise in leadership, strategy and business acumen will prove significant to Cosmo Films operations in North America. I am delighted to have him onboard and look forward to his contributions in achieving our strategic goals in thoughtful and innovative ways.”
Commenting on his new role, Mr. Justin Glass, President, North America, Cosmo Films, “Cosmo’s market domination and growth in different film segments is testimony of the dedication of Cosmo team, vision of its leadership, and Cosmo’s Product Quality and Customer service. I am thankful that the leadership has entrusted me with the responsibility of leading and growing their business in North America. I look forward to leveraging the innovative teams at Cosmo Films to help unlock new market opportunities with our partner brands.”
Justin is a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech University, and an MBA from Averett University.
About Cosmo Films Limited
Founded by Mr. Ashok Jaipuria in 1981, Cosmo Films today has presence across 100+ countries around the globe. Cosmo Films is a leader in specialty films for Packaging, Lamination, Labelling, and Synthetic paper delivering to multinationals and conglomerates worldwide. The company offers a customized range of value-added Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP Film) and Cast Polypropylene (CPP Films) films for consumer & industrial applications. With its focus on eco-friendly packaging, Cosmo Films has built R&D capabilities to manufacture innovative, efficient, and sustainable products.
Cosmo Films Limited strategically expanded into specialty chemicals (Masterbatches, Adhesive, Coating & Textile chemicals) and digital first omnichannel pet care business with its brand Zigly.
