Aug 16, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. James Cropper plc appointed Phil Wild as CEO following the decision of Alun Lewis to step down from his role as CEO, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network. Mr. Wild will take up his role in early October when it is also anticipated that he will be appointed to the Board of the Company. The disclosures required under the AIM Rules for Companies will be made at that time. Mark Cropper, Chairman of the Company, will act as interim CEO. Mr. Wild has a strong commercial and manufacturing background with over 20 years' experience in Industrial, Healthcare and Security markets. Most recently he was the Managing Director for 3M Security Printing and Systems Ltd, Business Director of 3M Cogent Systems GmbH and EMEA Business Director for 3M Security Systems Division. Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Wild said "I am delighted to be joining James Cropper and am confident the organisation can build on its solid foundations and prosper in global markets across all its business units." James Cropper is Europe's leading coloured and specialist paper manufacturer.