Imaflex appoints President and CEO
by CM staff
Outgoing President and CEO, Joe Abbandonato, will remain as Executive Chairman of Imaflex, working closely with Tambay to ensure a smooth transition.
MONTRÉAL — Imaflex names Roger Tambay to the position of President and CEO of the corporation.
Tambay joins Imaflex and its Board of Directors with immediate effect. Outgoing President and CEO, Joe Abbandonato, will remain as Executive Chairman of Imaflex, working closely with Tambay to ensure a smooth transition.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and Imaflex team, I am pleased to welcome Roger as the new President and CEO,” said Abbandonato. “He is a business builder and leader with a unique set of education and experience, and an exceptional track record in the flexible plastics industry. With a proven track record of value creation and over 30 years of relevant industry experience in executive, operational and strategic advisory roles, Roger is well positioned to take Imaflex to new heights, building on our past accomplishments. We look forward to growing the Corporation with his fresh perspectives.”
Tambay has over 30 years of global experience in the polymer and plastics industries with multinational, mid-market and early-stage companies. He is a subject matter expert in biopolymers and materials circularity.
“I have followed Imaflex closely over the years and have been impressed by their lineup of innovative offerings, sound business fundamentals and solid growth opportunities,” said Tambay. “I am excited about the opportunity to work with the team to further build on their growth strategies and deliver the full potential of the Corporation for all stakeholders.”
Tambay was previously Founder and President of BioShur Inc., co-founder and co-President of FilmOrganic and Vice-President and General Manager at Balcan Plastics. He also held several positions at Eastman Chemical in Canada and the United States.
