James Cropper Appoints Luxury Business Development Manager

Claire will build awareness of James Cropper’s expertise in the luxury packaging sector, focussing on Italy and the United States specifically.

With strong technical knowledge and an extensive understanding of the luxury packaging market, Claire is responsible for developing take up of specific packaging papers such as the Rydal Collection, the moulded fibre packaging solution, as well as bespoke services such as Tailor Made.

Joining from Italian converter Gpack SpA, Claire previously spent thirteen years as a key account manager for clients including Coty (previously P&G), Estee Lauder and Beiersdorf.

Based in Milan, Claire joins Tricia Hartmann, Global Luxury Packaging Lead, who started at James Cropper last year.

James Cropper’s Tailor Made service combines world-leading colour-matching and sustainable fibre innovation expertise with post-production capabilities such as embossing, varnishing and laminating. It not only offers brands such as Burberry and Maison Ruinart high-quality and beautiful unique paper products, it also enables them to embed purpose driven credentials and communicate brand DNA and story through their packaging.