Cetie Staff
Author: Cetie
Cetie, the International Technical Center for Glass and PET Packaging, proudly announces the appointment of Gérard Cova as its new Secretary-General. Gérard Cova, a seasoned expert with more than three decades of dedication to the packaging industry, brings a wealth of experience and deep knowledge to his new role.
He succeeds Josquin Peyceré, who has managed the Association since 2019. The transition is proceeding smoothly during the next few months, ensuring continuity of ongoing initiatives and projects.
Leadership and International Experience
Before taking on his new role at Cetie, Gérard held several key positions that have shaped his extensive career.
Gérard worked during 10 years at L’Oréal in Production and in Quality departments, then 4 years at PECHINEY Cork & Seal of California,
Gérard joined SAVERGLASS, where he dedicated over 22 years to the company in various roles. His experiences included Quality, Technical and Customer Service Management. As Saverglass Global Quality Expert and Technical Reference, Gérard played a central role in improving the company’s standards and practices.
During this last experience, Gerard has had a long-standing involvement as an expert in various Cetie working groups.
Towards a New Era for Cetie
The appointment of Gérard Cova as Secretary-General marks a new chapter for Cetie. With his extensive background, Gérard is well-prepared to guide Cetie through the evolving challenges of the working groups and maintain the strong ties of the association with official standardisation bodies such as AFNOR, CEN, and ISO. His vision for Cetie involves continuous evaluation and adaptation to new challenges, ensuring that the organisation remains at the forefront of excellence in the field of international standardisation.
Gérard will officially take over on 22/07/2024, succeeding Josquin Peyceré, whose mandate was marked by significant advances for Cetie. Gérard's appointment testifies to Cetie's commitment to driving and shaping the Association's future.
For more information about Gérard Cova and Cetie’s ongoing projects, please contact-us at contact@cetie.org.
About Cetie
Cetie, the International Technical Center for Bottling, is dedicated to promoting best practices and standards within the glass and PET container industry. It collaborates and connects experts from multiple sectors of the bottling industry to develop guidelines, standards, and technical documents that ensure the highest quality and safety in industrial practice.