The board of directors of Berry Plastics Group Inc. announces that Thomas E. (Tom) Salmon has been unanimously elected as Berry’s president and chief operating officer. In his role, Salmon will be responsible for the company’s operating businesses, operations, supply chain and procurement. Salmon previously served as president of the company’s consumer packaging division.
Berry Plastics also announces that its chairman and CEO, Jonathan D. Rich, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire as CEO effective February 2017. Upon his retirement, Rich will continue to serve as executive chairman of the board.