Our Leadership

President & Chief Executive Officer

As President and CEO at Plastipak, I am responsible for the long-term vision of the company and driving the company’s strategic direction and operations forward as a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and recycling of rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, industrial, aerosol, and consumer cleaning products industries.

My goal is to work with our associates, customers and suppliers to continuously innovate and build upon our sustainability efforts to create groundbreaking packaging and recycling solutions for our customers around the globe.

I have over 25 packaging related patents and have been with Plastipak for more than 20 years, serving in various management and executive roles, including Senior Vice President of Operations, Extrusion Development, Global Manufacturing Processes and Intellectual Property. I also served as Director of Transportation for Whiteline Express, LTD., and most recently as an Executive Advisor at Plastipak.

Before joining Plastipak, I worked at Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Company. I have a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Ohio State University.

Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President — Finance & Treasurer

Mr. Plotzke has served as our Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer since 1988 and our Senior Vice President of Finance since November 2016. He has been with our company for over 37 years. Mr. Plotzke has served in many capacities, including his current roles as Treasurer for Packaging, Whiteline and Clean Tech, all of which he has held since 1992. Mr. Plotzke is also the Treasurer of TABB Realty and PAK Realty.

Prior to joining Plastipak, Mr. Plotzke worked for Deloitte Touche, Doeren Mayhew and KPMG, where his special focus was mergers and acquisitions and turnaround troubled company management. Mr. Plotzke serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Walsh College, on the Board of Trustees for Eton Academy, on the Board of The Rainbow Connection, a charity granting wishes to terminally and seriously ill children, and was recently named to the Dollars for Scholars Board of Advisors.

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Franz has been with Plastipak since October 2011. He was promoted in 2020 to Chief Operating Officer with global responsibility for Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, our Global Development Centers and Procurement.

Prior to joining Plastipak, Mr. Franz worked for a number of companies in positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, Mr. Franz worked for Amcor PET Packaging as Director of Operations Western Division for 11 years.

Mr. Franz is a veteran and received a B.S. in Chemistry from the College of William and Mary and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.

Chief Polymers & Recycling Officer, President Clean Tech

Mr. Busard has been with Plastipak for over 40 years. In 2021 Mr. Busard assumed his current role as Chief Polymers & Recycling Officer, President Clean Tech.  He has held multiple executive positions at Plastipak including Chief Procurement and Product Supply Officer – Global and Vice President – Global Procurement and Material Systems.

Mr. Busard also serves as President Clean Tech and has served in that position since 1989. Prior to 1989, he served in various positions within Plastipak Packaging. Prior to joining Plastipak, Mr. Busard worked as an automotive die designer for Engineering Services. Mr. Busard is very involved in recycling and environmental issues, serving on the Board of NAPCOR (National Association for PET Container Resources) and the Technical Board.

Chief Accounting Officer & Vice President of Administration & Strategic Planning

Mr. Modi has been with Plastipak for more than 37 years and has served in various capacities. He is currently our Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Administration and Strategic Planning.

Prior to assuming this position in 2004, he was Vice President of Controller and Strategic Operation Planning since 1999. Mr. Modi served as Vice President/Controller from 1993 to 1999. He previously held positions with Southland Corporation and Ampee Marble.

Vice President of Global Categories and Marketing

With over 30 years of experience in the packaging industry, Kurt Wolschleger has built a distinguished career marked by significant achievements and leadership. For the past 28 years, he has been a key player at Plastipak, where he has excelled in various sales and marketing roles, consistently taking on increasing responsibilities that reflect his dedication and expertise. Kurt’s strategic vision and innovative approach have not only driven substantial growth within the organization but have also positioned Plastipak as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oakland University, equipping him with a strong foundation to navigate the ever-evolving packaging landscape. His commitment to continuous learning and adaptation to industry trends has solidified his reputation as a forward-thinking leader.

General Counsel & Senior Vice President Talent Management

As General Counsel, Mr. Jabero is responsible for managing the global legal affairs and policies for the company. In April 2021, Mr. Jabero also assumed the role of Senior Vice President Talent Management. Mr. Jabero has been with the company for over 10 years serving as Senior Legal Counsel prior to his current role. 

Before joining Plastipak, Mr. Jabero was in private practice specializing in real estate, estate planning and corporate law.

Mr. Jabero received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Wayne State University and his Law Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Director of Corporate Strategy

Brittany is the Director of Corporate Strategy. She is responsible for global strategic projects and future growth. In June 2021, she also joined the Plastipak Board of Directors. In her previous roles, Brittany was part of the Comercial team focused on Project Management, Account Management, and most recently as Consumer Cleaning Category Manager in North America. She has had a key focus on building customer relationships and growing Plastipak’s technologies. Brittany has been with the company over 10 years.

Before joining Plastipak, Brittany worked in brand innovation, direct sales, and account services marketing.

Brittany received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Psychology from the University of Michigan and her MBA in Supply Chain Management and Marketing from Michigan State University.

Vice President Global Sustainability

As Vice President of Global Sustainability, Jack Pacente oversees Plastipak’s overarching sustainability strategy. In line with the company’s long-standing focus on environmental preservation, Jack leads Plastipak’s work in recycling education, responsible packaging design, and low-carbon production.

As part of his role, Jack manages Plastipak’s emissions reduction, clean and green energy use, water stewardship, and pellet loss prevention initiatives. In addition, Jack directs the company’s Sustainability Champions Program, a pillar of Plastipak’s community engagement efforts, and coordinates all environmental reporting and disclosures. He is also involved in policy as it relates to the plastic rigid container space.

An authority on corporate sustainability, Jack sits on the sustainability committees for the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR), the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA), the National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC), and the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA).

Executive Managing Director, Europe

Pedro Martins holds a Master’s degree in Polymer Engineering, equipping him with a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the industry. Additionally, he has an MBA in Finance.

Managing Director, South America