Bookmark 05-15-2014

Sidel Strengthens its Europe and Central Asia Team

Sidel International AG with headquarters in Hünenberg, Switzerland, provider of PET solutions for liquid packaging, announced two key appointments that will add further strength and expertise to the company in Europe and Central Asia (ECA). Franck Giboudeau has been promoted to the position of ECA Zone Customer Services Director, while Levis Marino joins Sidel as ECA Zone Marketing and Business Development Director. Reporting to Alessandro Paini, ECA Zone VP, both Franck and Levis are based in Frankfurt, Germany, where Sidel recently opened its regional HQ.

Prior to taking on his new role, Franck Giboudeau was instrumental in successfully developing and implementing Sidel Services offering in China, Japan and Korea, where he held several management positions – News Services Products & Maintenance Solutions Manager, Option & Upgrade Manager, Services Solutions Business Development Manager, and Area Service Manager. He also served as Managing Director Sidel Japan and Sidel Korea, as well as North Asia Subsidiary Coordinator and Start-Up Installation Leader based in France.

The addition of Levis Marino strengthens Sidel customer facing team by bringing over 15 years of experience in business development, sales and marketing. Levis Marino will focus his attention on increasing Sidel presence in the ECA Zone, seeking new business opportunities to support its growth. Before joining Sidel, Levis was Sales and Marketing Director Export for PilenPak Sa, the leading company in flexible packaging for food and no-food, in Turkey. Prior to that, Levis held senior roles in the electronic, electromechanical and automation components industries at Bremas Ersce, Everel Group and Litton Northrop Grumman, with a focus on building and managing the international sales network, key account management and business development.