Hires and promotions at Plastics Industry Association

The Plastics Industry Association has announced a series of new hires and promotions within its Executive Leadership Team, including Angela Mealy, joining Plastics Industry Association as Executive Director of NPE: The Plastics Show (organized by the association itself).

In this newly created role, Angela Mealy will oversee the strategy, operations, budget, project management, and overall success of NPE2027, to be held in two years' time in Orlando, Florida, from 3 to 7 May. Angela Mealy brings extensive experience from her tenure as Senior Director of Event Services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, where she directed three major trade shows.

New appointments also include the entry of Chris Rager as Vice President of Government Affairs and the promotions of Ashley Hood-Morley to Senior Vice President, Industry Engagement; Patrick Krieger to Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Policy; Stephanie Strategos Polis to Vice President, Public Affairs; Apryl Alexander-Savino to Vice President, Events and Marketing; Mónica Mancilla Cooke to Vice President, Human Resources.

“I’m proud of the team we’ve assembled at Plastics Industry Association, happy to welcome our new additions and announce these well-deserved promotions to the Executive Leadership Team,” said Plastics Industry Association President and CEO, Matt Seaholm. “As we start the new year, I’m confident this team will continue to represent the entire supply chain of our industry with dedication and deliver the highest value for our members.”