Kitty McCombe joins HCP Packaging UK as sales director

Kitty McCombe has joined HCP Packaging UK Ltd as sales director.

McCombe, who holds a degree Bed (Hons) in Art and Design, brings a wealth of industry experience, most recently running her own business, KM Packaging Solutions where she sourced packaging for skin care, cosmetics and fragrance, working with Far East suppliers. She also lived in China for two years (Sept 2006 - 2008) working as sales manager for international trading company China 2 West Ltd.

Commenting on the appointment, HCP UK’s md, Jackie Mantle said: ‘’Whilst we continue to focus on the need to ensure that component and development costs are competitive, through direct sales from HCP’s extensive manufacturing operations, it is clear that we need to expand our team to support our successful growth in Europe. Kitty will be instrumental in helping us to achieve our goals.”

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