David Sutcliffe

David Sutcliffe is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in plant management and operations across various manufacturing sectors, including packaging and timber products. With a tenure at Visy starting in April 2012, David holds multiple management positions, including Plant Manager for Beverage Cans and PET, and has full P&L responsibility. Prior to Visy, David served as Plant Manager at HP Industries (NZ) Ltd, overseeing PET bottle packaging manufacturing. Additional roles include General Manager of Operations at Merbok Sri Lanka and multiple plant management positions at Fletcher Building and Laminex Australia, where David managed diverse manufacturing processes from MDF to LPM. David's career began with roles as a Mechanical Design Draftsman and Mechanical Draftsman, showcasing a solid foundation in engineering and design.