AptarGroup appointed Gael Touya as president and chief executive officer effective September 1, 2026, succeeding Stephan B. Tanda, who retired. Touya also joined AptarGroup’s board as its membership expanded, with his director term running until the 2028 annual meeting and his CEO succession now in effect.

Key Highlights

  • AptarGroup expanded its board and appointed Gael Touya as a director.
  • Touya’s board term runs through the company’s annual meeting and successor qualification.
  • Touya is not expected to serve on a board committee and receives no extra director compensation as an employee.

AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR) has a new president and chief executive officer, with Gael Touya taking the role. Touya succeeds Stepha B. Tanda, who retired from the position. The filing also states that Touya was appointed to the board as its size increased.

Touya Takes Board Seat Alongside CEO Role

AptarGroup’s board expanded and appointed Touya as a director. The appointment took effect when he became chief executive officer. His director term will continue until the company’s annual meeting of stockholders and until a successor is elected and qualified. Touya previously served as president of AptarGroup’s Aptar Pharma segment before becoming chief executive officer. He is not expected to join any board committee. The appointment was made in connection with the chief executive succession. AptarGroup said there are no other arrangements or understandings connected with Touya’s board appointment.

Compensation and Governance Terms

Touya has no family relationship with any AptarGroup director or executive officer. The filing reports that no direct or indirect transaction interest held by Touya requires disclosure. As an AptarGroup employee, Touya will not receive additional compensation for his director service. The Leadership change took effect when Tanda retired as chief executive officer and Touya assumed the role.

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