Ryan Gladieux is a senior executive leader with 25 years of experience
in plastics manufacturing
Western Industries Plastic Products LLC (“Western”), a premium manufacturer of large blow-molded products and a portfolio company of Littlejohn Capital, LLC, announced today the appointment of Ryan Gladieux as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Gladieux is an accomplished senior executive leader with 25 years of experience in the manufacture of packaging for consumer goods who brings a strong background in the plastics industry and sales and marketing expertise. Most recently, he served as CEO of CTI Systems. Previously, Mr. Gladieux served as Senior Vice President of Rapak, President of Weener Plastics as well as holding executive positions with Consolidated Container Company and Plastipak Packaging, Inc. He began his career with Owens-Illinois. A graduate of Stetson University, Mr. Gladieux also received his M.B.A. degree from Stetson.
Angus C. Littlejohn III, President of Littlejohn Capital, commenting on Mr. Gladieux’s appointment, said: “Ryan brings a strong balance of commercial acumen and operational strengths, and we look forward to his leveraging his sales and marketing background to maximize the company’s growth trajectory. He will continue to drive operational excellence across the company’s manufacturing and supply chain footprint, as well as build on the company’s culture of customer orientation and commercial excellence.”
In addition, Western named Dona Andrews as Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Andrews is a 26+ year veteran with Western, having joined the company in 1998, and most recently serving as Senior Director of Operations since 2021. Ms. Andrews served as interim CEO of Western since September 2024.
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