Nexgen Packaging Welcomes Kevin DeSpain As Senior VP Of Sales
Nexgen Packaging, a global leader in retail, apparel, and footwear packaging, is excited to announce the appointment of Kevin DeSpain as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas. In this new role, DeSpain will oversee sales and data integration teams in the Americas and lead sales and customer service teams in Asia. He joins Nexgen from Zebra Technologies, where he served as Vice President of Sales for manufacturing, transportation, and logistics, overseeing RFID and managed professional services teams across various industries.
Kevin DeSpain brings a wealth of experience from leadership positions at Zebra Technologies, Motorola Solutions, Wireless Valley Communications (acquired by Motorola Solutions), and Dell Technologies. He is known for building cohesive, global sales teams dedicated to solving customer challenges.
“I am thrilled to join the talented Nexgen team and contribute to this esteemed company with a strong reputation,” said DeSpain. “I see immense growth potential in providing sustainable solutions to customers seeking to optimize their global supply chains.”
Jim Welch, Nexgen’s CEO, expressed enthusiasm about DeSpain’s appointment, saying, “I have worked extensively with Kevin in the past, and I could not be more excited about the positive impact he will have on our customers and employees. His experience in the retail industry and RFID deployments will enhance our strategic engagement with customers, and his broader industry experience will help us meet the growing demand for our products in various sectors.”
Nexgen Packaging, headquartered in Hong Kong, Chicago, and Madrid, is committed to simplifying the packaging process and increasing supply chain efficiency through data analytics. With 19 global manufacturing facilities, Nexgen focuses on sustainable packaging solutions for the retail industry and beyond.
