Representing the metal packaging sector on matters relating to product and operational environmental issues, David also acted as secretary to the MPMA's many technical committees.? He also served as secretary for the EMPAC Food Contact Commission and worked across many other related European committees.
David joined MPMA in 2000 from a long career in the packaging industry which included a variety of technical positions at Metal Box, and Courtaulds Coatings; in the UK and overseas.
MPMA director and chief executive, Nick Mullen said: "David was a popular and highly respected industry figure and will be sorely missed by his many MPMA and industry colleagues and friends.
"He provided expert scientific counsel and guidance on numerous, highly complex issues affecting our sector and made an immensely valuable contribution to our sector and to the wider packaging industry."
A keen traveller and golfer, David leaves a wife, Anne, a son and two stepdaughters.
