Beontag appoints Erin Bernhardt as global vice president of GLM

Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of self-adhesives and smart tags such as RFID, NFC and Bluetooth technology, has appointed Erin Bernhardt as its new global vice president of GLM (graphic and label materials).

An international leader with a business and operations background, Bernhardt brings over 25 years of experience to the role, including most recently as vice president and general manager of performance films at Eastman Chemical Company.

Based in the US and reporting directly to the CEO, Bernhardt is a business strategist with a track record of driving competitive advantage and earnings growth while developing talent within organizations.  

She holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Beontag CEO Alejandro Quiroz said: 'This year marks an exciting new chapter for Beontag, and I am very pleased to welcome Erin to the team joining us on this path ahead. Beontag continues to invest in our people, assets and partnerships, and I am confident that Erin’s vast experience leading businesses and operations will enable our GLM team to strengthen the quality and excellence it is known for, while expanding our business across the globe. I look forward to working with Erin and, together, driving Beontag forward.'

Bernhardt said: 'I am delighted to be joining Beontag and the Graphic and Label Materials Division team. My passion for creating sustainable value through customer intimacy, product and service innovation, and continual improvement aligns well with Beontag’s values and strategy. I am looking forward to working alongside Alejandro and the rest of the team to continue the trajectory of growth it has been on for these past 40 years.'