Leadership changes at Boxes and Packaging

We are pleased to announce some changes to the leadership at Boxes and Packaging effective immediatly.

Stacey Austin and Peter Gosling have been appointed as Regional Managing Directors for the North and South respectively.

They replace Gavin Richardson, outgoing CEO, who officially retires in summer 2026 and who will be available to us in an advisory capacity.

Stacey began his career with Doncaster Packaging in 1991 as a trainee sample maker and designer. In his early career, he gained experience in most roles and departments within the business and his aptitude and knowledge was recognised when he secured his first director’s role at the age of 26. He became Managing Director of Boxes and Packaging (Doncaster) five years later.

From January 2026 he assumes responsibility for Boxes and Packaging, Merseyside, Manchester and Doncaster, Red Rose Packaging and Kbins.

Peter assumes the role of Regional Managing Director for Boxes and Packaging Southern Region comprising our Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford and Swindon sites from January 2026.

He was Managing Director of the Birmingham site for 7 years and in that time has been pivotal in establishing a strong and successful team and business whilst gaining additional senior leadership experience in the group.

Peter began his career in the corrugated packaging industry in 2010 and went on to join the Management Team at Smurfit Kappa Beacon in 2014 prior to taking the helm at Birmingham in 2019.

David Richardson, CEO, Logson Group commented; “Congratulations to Peter and Stacey on their new appointments and I wish them every success for the future as they drive forward each individual site and the Boxes and Packaging brand as a whole.”