Amcor details new leadership appointments

Amcor has announced the appointments of Ryan Yost as Division president, Global Flexible Packaging Solutions, and Kate Pearlman as senior vice president, Investor Relations & Treasury.

About the hires

With 25 years of leadership roles at Avery Dennison, Yost brings proven success in delivering consistent, profitable organic growth. He most recently served as president of Avery Dennison’s global $6 billion Materials Group. Yost previously held various senior leadership roles spanning commercial, operations, supply chain and material science responsibilities.

Yost will accelerate Amcor’s organic growth strategy across the Global Flexible Packaging Solutions platform. He will build on the business’ leadership positions in attractive end markets, including healthcare, protein, pet food, liquids, beauty and personal care and food service. He will be based in the US.

Meanwhile, Pearlman has more than 20 years of experience in investor relations, global treasury, and risk management leadership at Fortune 200 companies. She joins Amcor from Lowe’s, where she held the role of vice president, Investor Relations and Treasurer.

Pearlman will lead Amcor’s global investor relations function and will also assume responsibility for Amcor’s treasury operations. In this expanded role, she will strengthen alignment across capital market management, value creation and shareholder engagement. Pearlman will report to Stephen Scherger, EVP and CFO, and the role will be based in the US.

“Ryan and Kate are exceptional leaders with proven track records of driving growth, building high-performing teams and translating strategy into results across large, global organizations,” says Peter Konieczny, Amcor CEO. “I am highly confident in Amcor’s business, strategy, and ability to deliver for our customers and shareholders. Ryan and Kate bring the right expertise to help us build momentum, and we’re excited to welcome them as we position Amcor for its next phase of growth.”

Succession plan

Yost succeeds Fred Stephan, who is retiring from Amcor, and Pearlman succeeds Tracey Whitehead, who has chosen to remain in Australia and pursue opportunities there. Stephan and Whitehead will remain with Amcor as advisors through December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition.

“Fred and Tracey have each made a lasting impact on Amcor, and I thank them for their outstanding leadership, partnership, and unwavering commitment to the company,” says Konieczny. “Fred has been instrumental in strengthening our global flexibles business and positioning the business for continued strong performance, while Tracey has served as a highly respected and trusted leader in our engagement with the investment community.”