Previously, Thompson headed the North American Rigid Paper division since 2011. Group Vice President Howard Coker will temporarily take over the division's day-to-day operations until a successor is named and will maintain responsibilities for the Sonoco's global Rigid Paper, Closures and Plastics businesses. To assist Coker during this interim period, Tiede will assume executive leadership of the Company's global Plastics businesses.
"Our marketing team has already begun a detailed analysis of the consumer insights and end-use markets that are most relevant to our customers' products," said Sanders. "Marcy has first-hand experience working with many of our largest customers, and she will lead a cross-functional team to better align our diverse packaging and services capabilities with our customers' changing needs. In addition, Marcy will work with me in developing processes to improve ideation and innovation, which will be critical for Sonoco's growth and development."
Thompson joined Sonoco in 2006 as division vice president of sales and marketing for the North American Industrial Products Division where she later became division vice president and general manager. Prior to becoming a corporate officer in 2011 and leading Rigid Paper North America , she was division vice president and general manager, Sonoco Recycling, LLC, and division vice president and general manager of the Company's North America Tubes and Cores Division.
Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging and packaging supply chain services.
