MWV appoints new managing director for its India operations

Ganzu will report directly to executive vice president, Robert Feeser. He will be responsible for leading MWV’s paperboard and industrial packaging business in India, and will also work closely with the company’s global consumer packaging businesses to expand growth in India.

Ganzu has three decades of experience in the industry. This included being president of Motherson Sumi Systems and setting up Weir India as the managing director and country head.

Speaking about his appointment, Ganzu stated, “I am excited about the opportunity and am impressed by the commitment shown by MWV to support, strengthen and grow in the Indian market. My immediate focus will be to reinforce the company’s presence in India and take the business toward leadership in its end markets.”

“Given the current business-friendly environment and positive economic fundamentals in India, my long-term outlook will be to ensure that MWV India becomes a hub for the global packaging industry,” he added.

According to Feeser, Naveen combines global experience in manufacturing with in depth knowledge of the Indian market. “He has managed start-ups and rapid growth phases of various businesses, establishing himself as an action- and result-oriented leader. His leadership will help drive our next stage of growth in India and underlines our commitment to the region,” concluded Feeser.