June 24, 2008 - Sonoco said that Patrick B. Keese has been named division vice president and general manager – Nestlé.

Prior to this appointment, Keese was division vice president and general manager of Sonoco's Rigid Paper and Plastics Packaging business in Europe since 2003.

In this new position, Keese will have global responsibility for Sonoco’s business relationship with Nestlé.

Keese has been with Sonoco for 22 years and has held several sales, business development and marketing roles including director of marketing for Sonoco’s global Consumer Products division. He holds a B.S. degree in Industrial Management from Clemson University.

SOURCE: Sonoco