Softbox, a leading global innovator and provider of temperature control packaging and thermal covers for the life science and logistics industries, has announced the appointment of Kevin Valentine as new global CEO, effective 1 September 2019.

Consistent with the Softbox executive succession plan, Wayne Langlois, global president,  Softbox, will return to his former position as a board member and will work in close collaboration with Valentine and his global leadership team.

Valentine has over 25 years of global executive leadership experience in the temperature control packaging and thermal covers solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Valentine will ensure that the Softbox brand continues to expand its reputation for the highest quality product innovation and client service globally.

Langlois commented: “Kevin is a very experienced and well-respected industry leader and I’m delighted to appoint him as my successor in designing and executing our exciting growth plans.”

Commenting on his new role, Valentine added: “I’m excited to deliver on the opportunity to become Softbox’s global CEO. I look forward to working with our global team to lead the company to the next step of its strategic and financial success in the market.”