Amcor Board Chair Steps Down After 13 Years, Succeeded by Former MillerCoors CEO
Event summary
- Graeme Liebelt, Amcor's Board Chair for nearly 13 years, will retire on November 11, 2026.
- Tom Long, former CEO of MillerCoors and current Wolverine Worldwide Chair, will take over as Board Chair.
- Long emphasizes leveraging the 'transformative acquisition of Berry' completed in 2025.
- Amcor operates 400+ locations across 40+ countries with $23B in annual revenue.
The big picture
Amcor's leadership transition comes as the packaging giant integrates its $8.5B acquisition of Berry Global, a deal aimed at expanding its sustainable packaging portfolio. The shift from Liebelt to Long—who brings CPG experience—signals a potential pivot toward deeper consumer insights and operational efficiency. With $23B in annual revenue, Amcor's governance changes will be closely watched by investors tracking the packaging sector's consolidation trends.
What we're watching
- Integration Challenges
- How Amcor will capitalize on the Berry acquisition under new leadership.
- Strategic Vision
- Whether Long's consumer-packaged-goods background will drive new growth initiatives.
- Sustainability Focus
- The pace at which Amcor advances its responsible packaging commitments.
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