Andrés Eduardo Acosta Medina

Andrés Eduardo Acosta Medina has a diverse work experience in the paper and packaging industry, particularly with Smurfit Kappa. Andrés Eduardo started their career as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at Smurfit Kappa - Valencia Folding Carton in 1995. Andrés Eduardo then moved on to various positions within the company, including Production Supervisor and Process Engineer.

In 2001, Andrés joined Smurfit Kappa - Valencia Mill as a Special Accounts - Sales Representative. Andrés Eduardo later returned to Smurfit Kappa - Valencia Folding Carton as a Controller, Production Manager, and finally as a General Manager from 2003 to 2009.

Andrés's career continued to progress within Smurfit Kappa, as they took on roles such as General Manager at Smurfit Kappa - Maracay Corrugated from 2010 to 2011, General Manager at Smurfit Kappa - Caracas Mill and Corrugated from 2012 to 2018, and General Manager at Smurfit Kappa - Pirapetinga Mill and Corrugated from 2018 to 2019.

Most recently, they have been serving as the Human Resources Director at Smurfit Kappa since 2019.

Overall, Andrés Eduardo Acosta Medina has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership and experience across various roles within Smurfit Kappa, making him a valuable asset to the organization.

Andrés Eduardo Acosta Medina has a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar. Andrés Eduardo went on to pursue a Specialization in Operations Management from IESA, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution. Later, they completed a Master of Global Management with a field of study in International Business from Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business.