• James Cropper set out an ambitious five-year plan aimed at positioning its Paper & Packaging division among EBITDA leaders in the sector.
• Strategy targets continued growth beyond the FY26 turnaround, with execution now underway across departments.
• Investment focus shifts to long-term manufacturing technology needs, with planning framed around capabilities required over the next 10 years.
• Operating model to deepen direct customer engagement, including more frequent senior-level contact to speed decisions and improve responsiveness.
• Governance upgrades include new decision-making processes and strengthened risk management systems to support scaling.

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