James Cropper plc announces that Patrick Willink has informed the Board of his intention to retire from James Cropper in April 2026.
As part of an orderly retirement process, Patrick will step down from the Board on 29 March 2025 but remain employed by the Company for a further 12 months as Strategic Adviser and member of the Executive Committee supporting the development of strategy and ensuring a smooth transition of leadership, particularly within the Centre for Innovation.
Patrick first joined James Cropper in 1990 and was appointed to the Board in 1998. He was instrumental in the development of the James Cropper Cupcycling facility and Colourform product offering and currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer.
James Cropper plc is the advanced materials and paper & packaging group.
