ACG St. Louis May Monthly Meeting featuring Keith Strope, Executive Chairman of TricorBraun

TricorBraun is North America’s largest primary packaging distributor and one of the largest providers of packaging in the world. The company serves consumer packaged goods companies, from cutting-edge start-ups to the world’s most iconic brands, and is a critical packaging provider for the essential personal care and household cleaning, food and beverage, and healthcare/nutraceutical industries.

Serving customers since 1902, TricorBraun has grown to $1.5 billion in annual sales, with more than 1,100 team members in 50 locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The company recently entered into its sixth private equity relationship.

With four decades of experience in the packaging industry, Keith has expertise in every stage of new package and product development, as well as extensive experience in sales, management, operations, and acquisitions. Keith began his career with TricorBraun as an Account Representative; he later served as Branch Manager, Regional Vice President, VP of Sales, COO, and President & CEO before assuming the role of Executive Chairman in 2017. Keith is a member of the St. Louis Regional Business Council. He resides with his wife in St. Louis.