Dirk Edwards

Dirk Edwards is the Global VP of Commercial at Closure Systems International. Dirk has over 20 years of experience in the marketing industry, with a focus on strategic marketing plans, market analytics, and brand management.

Edwards began their career as a Global Marketing Manager for the Beverage Packaging Business at International Paper. In this role, they were responsible for developing marketing plans and strategies, conducting market research, and managing customer relationships. Dirk also played a key role in launching and managing CRM and SEO programs.

In 2005, Edwards took on the role of Vice President Marketing at BestSweet Inc. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing all marketing activities for the company and developing new marketing initiatives to drive growth. Dirk was also responsible for managing the budget and ensuring that all marketing activities were aligned with the company's overall strategy.

From 1998 to 2000, Edwards served as Vice President / Business Director at Nabisco. In this role, they were responsible for leading the company's marketing efforts and developing new ways to increase market share. Dirk also oversaw the development of new products and supervised the launch of new advertising campaigns.

Edwards has been with Closure Systems International since 2007, where they currently serve as Global VP of Commercial. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing activities for the company. Dirk has played a key role in developing the company's strategic marketing plans, conducting market research, and launching new products.

Dirk Edwards has an MBA in Marketing from UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business and a degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Some of their coworkers include John Grainda - VP of Sales, Gene Troggio - CHRO, and André Coser - GM, CSI South America. Dirk Edwards reports to Floyd Needham, President & CEO.