APCO names Sarah Cook as chief executive from 9 November

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has appointed Sarah Cook as chief executive, effective 9 November 2026. She succeeds Chris Foley, who has led the body since 2022. Cook joins from Samsara Eco, where she was chief commercial officer working on AI-enabled recycling technology.

Why this mattersAPCO administers Australia's national packaging stewardship scheme, so its leadership shapes how industry targets and EPR policy evolve.

• Sarah Cook becomes APCO chief executive effective 9 November 2026.
• She succeeds Chris Foley, who has headed APCO since 2022.
• Cook was most recently chief commercial officer at Samsara Eco, an AI-enabled recycling technology company.
• She previously worked at Nestlé and Coca-Cola, including helping establish the Circular Plastics Australia joint venture.
• APCO chair Sam Andersen announced the appointment.

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