David Upton

David Upton currently serves as Vice President of T&OE at Smurfit Westrock and has held a similar position at Smurfit Kappa since July 2011, where responsibilities include full P&L oversight for sustainable recycled paper manufacturing and the corrugated business in the UK and Ireland. Upton's extensive background in the packaging industry includes roles such as General Manager and Project Manager at Smurfit Kappa and Project Co-Ordinator at PepsiCo. Educational qualifications include an Executive AMP from Harvard Business School and multiple degrees from University College Dublin, including an MSc in Management Consultancy. Upton's career reflects a strong focus on improving business systems and processes within leading organizations.