IPG appoints Duran Dogan director Dikran Acemyan as global chairman

The International Packaging Group (IPG) has confirmed the appointment of Dikran Acemyan as its new Chairman, effective January 2027. Acemyan, who serves as Co-Owner and General Manager of Turkey-based Duran Dogan Packaging, will succeed Edward Zumbiel in leading the global association.

Acemyan brings nearly three decades of experience in the folding carton sector. He has been a member of IPG since 2011, serving on its Management Committee, and previously represented Turkey in the Delegates Assembly of the European Carton Makers Association (ECMA) between 2004 and 2012.

At Duran Dogan Packaging, Acemyan oversees an operation that processes up to 50,000 tons of cardboard annually across four facilities in Istanbul. The publicly traded company, formed by the 2005 merger of Duran Ofset and Dogan Matbaacilik, exports approximately 60% of its production to markets including France, the UK, and the US. Under his leadership, the converter has recently invested in operational efficiency, such as the 2025 implementation of InSoft's Imp software for automated cost-based layout planning and dynamic nesting, aimed at reducing material waste.

In his upcoming role at IPG, Acemyan will focus on fostering cooperation and knowledge sharing among international members. The folding carton industry is currently navigating strict sustainability requirements and rapid technological developments in automation and circular design. IPG noted that Acemyan's mandate will build upon Zumbiel’s tenure, which strengthened collaboration across the association's global membership network.