Tetra Pak, a food processing and packaging solutions company, has announced the appointment of Cassio Simões as Managing Director of its South Asia Markets, effective from June 1.

Simões has succeeded Ashutosh Manohar who will retire, after a 20-year stint at Tetra Pak.

Cassio brings with him a wealth of experience having held various roles across different businesses at Tetra Pak over the past 20 years. Most recently, he was Managing Director of Tetra Pak Andina. With a strong track record of helping customers innovate for growth, his expertise will be instrumental in driving the company's growth and expansion in the South Asia region, which includes India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.

"Cassio’s extensive experience and leadership skills will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position as a leading provider of food processing and packaging solutions in South Asia. I’m confident that under his leadership, we will deliver great value to our customers, deliver food safely to consumers all over the region, and do this in a way that we do right by the planet,” said Ashutosh.

"I am excited to be joining Tetra Pak South Asia at such a dynamic and transformative time in the company's history and look forward to working closely with our customers to understand their needs, build strong partnerships, and contribute to their growth," said Cassio.

"As an end-to-end solutions provider, we are uniquely positioned to meet the evolving needs of the food and beverage industry in South Asia.  With an increasing focus on delivering world-class quality from the heart of India, I am confident that we will continue to strengthen our position as the preferred partner for our customers," added Cassio.