John Cotterell
About John Cotterell
John Cotterell serves as the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Consumer Packaging International at Berry Global, Inc. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, he has held significant roles at Tata Steel Europe, RPC Group Plc, and British Steel plc.
Current Role at Berry Global
John Cotterell serves as the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Consumer Packaging International at Berry Global, Inc. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. His role involves overseeing HR functions across the consumer packaging sector, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall goals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, John Cotterell accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. He worked at Tata Steel Europe in multiple capacities, including HR Director for Distribution & Building Systems Division and HR Business Partner for Sales & Marketing. His tenure at Tata Steel spanned from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he served as Group HR Business Partner at RPC Group Plc from 2015 to 2019.
Early Career in HR Management
John Cotterell began his career in human resources at British Steel plc, where he held several positions, including HR Manager for Strip Products and Human Resources Manager for Technology. His time at British Steel lasted from 1991 to 1999. He also gained experience at CSX Transportation as Director of Employee Relations for one year in Jacksonville, Florida, and at Corus as HR Manager for Research, Development & Technology from 2000 to 2004.
Work History Overview
John Cotterell's work history includes significant roles in human resources across various sectors. He held positions at Tata Steel Europe, RPC Group Plc, CSX Transportation, British Steel plc, and Corus. His diverse experience spans over two decades, with a focus on employee relations, HR management, and strategic HR initiatives.