About the Firm

About OC International

A specialist retained search firm for sales and commercial leadership professionals in the US packaging industry.

Founded on Industry Expertise

OC International was founded by Chris Kenny, a specialist recruiter with over 16 years of experience within the global packaging industry.

The firm focuses exclusively on placing sales and commercial leadership professionals across the United States packaging sector.

OC International partners with packaging manufacturers and distributors to identify and secure high-impact commercial talent.

Deep Industry Knowledge

Over the course of his career, Chris has built an extensive network of sales professionals, hiring managers, and industry leaders across every major packaging segment in the United States. From flexible packaging and rigid plastics manufacturers on the West Coast to corrugated packaging producers in the Midwest, from glass packaging companies in the South to labels & sleeves converters in the Northeast — his reach spans the full geographic and sectoral breadth of the US packaging market.

This focused positioning provides a unique perspective — one that combines the rigour and professionalism of the executive search tradition with deep, practical knowledge of the American packaging landscape.

Chris's approach is straightforward: understand the client's business, know the market, identify the right people, and manage the process with professionalism and transparency. There are no gimmicks, no exaggerated promises — just consistent, specialist recruitment delivered by someone who has dedicated their career to this industry.

16+Years in Packaging Recruitment

Over sixteen years dedicated exclusively to recruiting within the packaging industry — building knowledge, relationships, and a reputation for delivering results.

7Packaging Sectors Covered

Flexible packaging, rigid plastics, corrugated packaging, labels & sleeves, glass packaging, metal packaging, and caps & closures — a comprehensive understanding of the full packaging landscape.

100%US Market Focus

Operating entirely within the United States packaging market, bringing a focused perspective to packaging sales recruitment.

SalesExclusive Commercial Focus

Recruiting exclusively for sales and commercial leadership roles. This singular focus means a deeper network and a sharper understanding of what makes great packaging sales talent.

Let's Have a Conversation

Whether you are a packaging company looking for sales talent or a commercial professional exploring your next opportunity, Chris is available for a confidential discussion.