Leading The Way

From his background in industry across Asia, EMEA, the USA and Mexico, Adam accumulated a wealth of experience in business development and manufacturing which culminated in his co-founding of GPA in 2007.

His strong business acumen forms the bedrock of GPA’s business strategy, while his commitment to the sustainability agenda helped the company to remain laser focused on this vision throughout multiple global financial crisis, always coming out stronger and more focused on this planetary commitment.

Adam is a charismatic, humble and forward-thinking CEO. Besides the CEO role, he works along-side his team rolling up his sleeves to better understand their needs and the goals of GPA’s enterprise accounts. He also works closely with his alma-mater, Pepperdine University, to help service minded young people achieve their visions.

Adam’s altruism isn’t limited to his professional life; upon moving to Asia, having established GPA, he and his family embraced a life of service – they were, and still are, very involved in the local church in China, engaging in mission work in Cambodia.  This work culminated in them starting a global NGO to meet the needs of the Cambodian people including: Spiritual, medical, educational, and physical needs, built on the backbone of a sustainable organic fruit plantation.

Tom is a visionary leader who pays close attention to details and adopts a “hands-on” approach across all aspects of GPA’s operations. On top of driving business strategy, operations, supply chain and corporate development he also takes charge of fostering a conducive, collaborative workplace culture within GPA

A firm believer that sustainability is key to unlocking long-term shareholder value, Tom, alongside Adam, works actively with different stakeholders to meet and achieve GPA’s sustainability agenda.

Outside of work Tom is a passionate reader who is also dedicated to various charity projects.

Colin joined GPA in 2021 after having spent nearly a decade at Alvarez & Marsal in Europe and Asia, where he was previously a Managing Director and partner. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Reading University.

In his current capacity as Group CFO, Colin is in charge of expanding GPA’s finance function around the world and oversees all financial aspects of the business including accounting, audit, treasury management and financial planning and analysis. Colin also leads M&A execution and strategy for the Group. His expertise in transaction modelling, execution and integration has been invaluable in supporting the company’s recent growth. Colin is also driven to expand the use of technology across all aspects of his and his teams role.’  Colin is a keen golfer and skier, as well as having a passion for travel. He lists New Zealand and Bhutan as his favorite trips.

Felicia joined GPA in 2022 and has been re-defining the company’s global HR policies, processes, and ways of working.

For over 30 years, Felicia has supported global companies in their HR value via talent management, total rewards strategies, diversity, M&A and outstanding infrastructure, achieving peak business performance, and assisting in sustainable growth in cross-cultural environments.

Felicia holds an MBA Degree and Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications/Human Resources from Adelphi University; and holds her SPHR, GPHR and SHRM-SCP global senior HR certifications. She is also a certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

Since the start of her career with IBM, Felicia has gone on to hold multiple leadership roles in diverse global organizations. Driven by an understanding that to succeed in HR, empathy is key, Felicia empowers stakeholders, employees, and partners alike.

When she’s not jamming on the drums, Felicia also holds a pilot’s licence and is a black belt in Taekwondo!

Ant currently leads GPA’s EMEA & Luxury divisions. Under his leadership, the division has grown rapidly, and the team has flourished in terms of innovation and customer commitment, as seen in the increasing number of long-term regional partnerships that GPA has forged in recent years.

Ant was the founder and owner of MW Luxury Packaging working as Managing Director and then Executive Chairman for over 25 years. During this time MW grew to become a market leader in the Luxury Packaging before it was acquired by GPA.

Aside from a leisurely game of golf, he is also an avid house music fan and can regularly be found spinning the decks as an amateur DJ.

Since Hub became part of the GPA Global group in 2021, Tony has assumed the role of President of North America. As a third-generation owner of Hub Folding Box, he had been manning the helm since 1992. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from the University of Alabama.

Building on Hub’s century old legacy, Tony pushed the company to new heights – prioritizing sustainability and re-investing in state-of-the-art technology. His understanding of regional manufacturing has been instrumental in GPA Global establishing themselves in North America.

Guy has been President (Asia) at GPA since 2020 and chiefly focuses on breaking into new industries and product lines for GPA. He first joined GPA as Chief Operating Officer in 2018, where he played a major role in streamlining and improving the company’s operational processes.

Guy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and Far Eastern Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Since 2003 Guy has been living in Asia and is currently based in Shenzhen, China.

In his spare time Guy is an avid hiker and language studies enthusiast.

Nick has over 20 years of experience in the packaging industry. In his previous role as CEO of MW Luxury Packaging (now a part of GPA Global), he introduced multiple operational reforms and change that yielded transformational results.

Nick now heads GPA’s marketing and sustainability functions – his long-term goal is to drive the company’s ESG credentials and raise its profile as a market leader on the sustainability front.

An avid sports player and enthusiast, whether it’s paddle boarding, trekking, or anything with a ball, Nick is at his happiest when he’s outdoors.

Joe joined GPA in 2021 and oversees the Global IT organization as well as key business systems improvement strategies for the company. Prior to this role, Joe has held numerous IT executive leadership roles, including VP and CIO positions in various global industries. He successfully built the EMEA regional IT department from the ground up in South Africa for American Tower Corporation (ATC) – a global communications real estate company.

Joe first started his career as a Mechanical Engineer, working on the world’s most sophisticated helicopters and jet engines, before transitioning into the field of IT over 20 years ago.

He holds a Master of Science Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Master of Science Degree from Boston University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Connecticut. Joe is also a certified Six Sigma Greenbelt.

As well as being a keen wine maker and enthusiast, Joe has been actively involved in various non-profits and charities, including supporting women in tech organizations, and working with rescue homes for families in Connecticut.