Amcor has announced the appointment of Peter Konieczny as its Chief Executive Officer. Konieczny has served as Interim CEO since April 2024 and will be nominated for election as a director at the company’s Annual Meeting in November.
Graeme Liebelt, Amcor’s Chairman, expressed confidence in Konieczny’s leadership. “Peter has demonstrated exceptional leadership in every role he has held during his career at Amcor, including as Interim CEO. He has strengthened the company’s financial performance and positioned it for further progress,” Liebelt stated.
Konieczny expressed his gratitude for the role, emphasizing the company’s strengths. “Amcor is an outstanding company with highly talented people, a strong sense of purpose, and significant growth potential,” he said. He also highlighted the company’s recent financial success, noting strong earnings growth at the close of fiscal 2024, which he believes will continue into 2025.
The company remains focused on safety, customer success, and disciplined capital management, with Konieczny aiming to build on Amcor’s foundation to deliver value to shareholders, customers, and the environment.