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Michael Hays Appointed President of Integreon Global

Hays replaces Maurice Barakat, effective Dec. 5, 2022. Barakat will remain CEO and Executive Chairman.

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Hays’ new position is the culmination of several decades of leadership in the expandable EPS industry, most recently as Vice President of Altor Solutions. His career path included management roles in business development, finance, and overall enterprise strategy and board level involvement. He also received the EPS industry’s prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2022.

“Michael is a people-first leader who comes to Integreon Global with a strong track record of expansion, coupled with a reputation for building a world-class packaging manufacturing group. Michael’s extensive management experience will help our business units accelerate their continuing development as a trusted partner of global manufacturers,” said Barakat.

“I am proud and honored to become a part of the highly successful Integreon Global family,” said Hays. “This is a wonderful opportunity to both lead and to provide outstanding service to our clients. Integreon has a strong, growing, and diversified suite of business units whose purpose is to protect people and products. The company’s unique blend of skilled experts, advanced materials, and innovative technologies across the entire enterprise positions us perfectly to rise to the challenges of a global marketplace.”

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