Bragg Named President of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI)
Alexandria, VA—Lynn Bragg has been named President of the Alexandria, VA-based Glass Packaging Institute (GPI). Ms. Bragg assumes the position of President following the retirement of Joseph Cattaneo on March 15, 2011. Mr. Cattaneo will continue to support GPI in a consulting role.
“Lynn comes to GPI with a great breadth of experience in the government service and association management realms,” said Rich Crawford, Chairman, Board of Trustees, GPI. “We look forward to her leading our industry association as we address the challenges and opportunities that present themselves within our ever-changing, ever-evolving field.”
Ms. Bragg has extensive government and association experience. In recent years, she served as CEO of Worldwide ERC, a workforce mobility association, and as President of the Chocolate Manufacturers Association. On the government service front, she was appointed to the U.S. International Trade Commission by then President Bill Clinton, holding the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman during her tenure. She was also the Legislative Director for former U.S. Senator Malcolm Wallop (R-WY).
“I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with the nation’s glass container manufacturers as they offer new and innovative packaging solutions,” said Bragg. “I look forward to working with GPI’s members as we move forward in educating customers and consumers about the benefits of using glass packaging, including its environmental friendliness, endless recyclability and unmatched ability to maintain the freshness, purity and taste of products packaged in it.”
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. www.gpi.org
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The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
