Tetra Pak has appointed a technical director for its UK and Ireland units.

Ilkka Dunder, who has spent 15 years with Tetra Pak, succeeds Gerrard Whelan who has been appointed global quality director, the Swiss packaging firm earlier this week. Dunder’s most recent position was director of packaging and distribution solutions for Tetra Pak’s ‘carton economy’ unit.

“Ilkka brings a wealth of experience and a fresh approach to technical operations that will play a key role in ensuring we continue to do this and that we work with our customers as effectively as possible to supply products that meet their needs,” said Tetra Pak environment and communications director Rupert Maitland-Titterton.