Mikel Martínez, appointed new CEO of ULMA Packaging

Prior to joining ULMA Packaging, Mikel Martínez served as CEO of Burdinola, while also holding the position of President of Habic, the Basque and Navarre cluster for equipment, design and wood. He replaces Cecilio Lejarreta, who is retiring after 15 years at the helm of the company.

Martínez holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Deusto, completing his studies at the University of Westminster in London. He brings extensive experience in industrial companies in the Basque region.

Mikel Martínez said:

 "In the short time I’ve been with the company, I’ve already seen that I’m joining a leading firm with top-level professionals and outstanding work behind it. We will work with passion to keep growing and improving, with the goal of remaining a global market benchmark."

Cecilio Lejarreta retires after positioning ULMA Packaging as a global leader

Cecilio Lejarreta stated:

"It has been a privilege to lead this project over the years, not only professionally rewarding, but also an extraordinary human experience. I leave with pride, knowing we have helped build a solid project with a promising future."

His tenure was marked by close leadership, a strong commitment to innovation, and a key role in ULMA Packaging’s global expansion. Under his guidance, the company significantly boosted its international presence through new subsidiaries and the enhancement of production capabilities. Today, ULMA Packaging has 7 branches and 24 subsidiaries, along with a local distributor network that spans over 100 countries.

Cover picture: Mikel Martínez (right) and his predecessor, Cecilio Lejarreta.

Source: ULMA Packaging

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