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Swiss packaging solutions specialist Corvaglia Group has announced the appointment of Marcel Dissel as chief executive officer, as well as several leadership team changes.

Dissel is an experienced entrepreneur and business leader and will steer the group into its next phase of growth, with a focus on technological advancement and sustainable business development.

At the same time, long-serving CEO Michael Krueger, who has spent 14 years with the company, including 11 years in the top executive role, will transition into the newly emphasised position of chief innovation officer (CIO).

In this role, Krueger will lead portfolio development, innovation strategy and the exploration of new business fields, applications and emerging technologies.

In a further leadership strengthening move, Rufat Dauti has been appointed managing director of Corvaglia Mould, in addition to his current responsibilities as chief technology officer (CTO).

This major leadership transition forms part of a strategic move to strengthen innovation, sustainability and long-term value creation across its global operations.

The leadership restructuring reflects Corvaglia Group’s ambition to reinforce its position as a technology-driven partner to the food, beverage and packaging industries.

The company is known for its advanced closure solutions and lightweight packaging innovations, which support sustainability goals such as material reduction, circular economy design, and operational efficiency.

By separating operational leadership and innovation leadership into distinct executive roles, Corvaglia is positioning itself to accelerate both commercial execution and long-term innovation.

The structure is designed to balance continuity with renewal, ensuring strategic stability while enabling faster development of next-generation packaging technologies.

The board of directors stated that the new leadership configuration is intended to strengthen Corvaglia’s market position and enhance its ability to deliver sustainable, future-ready solutions to global food and beverage customers.

The appointment of Dissel comes at a time when the global packaging sector is under increasing pressure to deliver sustainable, recyclable and lightweight solutions, particularly for the beverage and food industries. Investment in innovation, materials science and smart manufacturing technologies is becoming a competitive differentiator.

With Dissel focusing on corporate growth and strategy, and Krueger driving innovation and new business development, Corvaglia is aligning its leadership model with broader industry trends that prioritise sustainability, R&D intensity, and portfolio diversification.