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Amcor appoints Tom Long as Chairman to succeed Graeme Liebelt - Dairy Business Middle East & Africa

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Amcor has appointed Tom Long as its new chairman, succeeding Graeme Liebelt.

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SWITZERLAND – Amcor has appointed Tom Long as chairman to succeed Graeme Liebelt, who will step down from the board at the annual shareholder meeting on 11 November 2026 after close to 13 years leading the board. His executive background includes leading MillerCoors as chief executive officer, as well as heading Miller Brewing Company prior to its 2008 merger with Coors. He currently serves as board chairman at Wolverine Worldwide. Liebelt, who will not seek another term, has led the board of Amcor and its earlier corporate entity as chairman for close to 13 years. Chairman Cites Berry Acquisition Potential Long said he was honoured by the opportunity to lead Amcor's board as the company began to realise the full potential of the transformative acquisition of Berry last year. He added that he looked forward to working with fellow directors to oversee the company's strong execution while capitalising on its global leadership position to deliver long-term, sustainable value for stakeholders. CEO Credits Outgoing Chairman With Lasting Impact Peter Konieczny, chief executive of Amcor, said that on behalf of the board of directors, he wanted to thank Liebelt for his visionary leadership and extensive contributions. He added that the company was grateful for Liebelt's service and the lasting impact he had on Amcor, noting that he looked forward to partnering with Long and other...

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Event
Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Tom LongChairman
Takes effect
Nov 11, 2026
Location
Switzerland

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  • Tom LongChairman · Named in the story

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  • directors
  • management

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Confidence
95%
Detected
Oct 3, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
hires

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