Worthwell Papers has appointed Zaheer Abbas as the chief executive officer of its Packaging Paper Division, marking a significant leadership addition as the company continues to expand its footprint in sustainable paper packaging solutions.
With over 24 years of experience in the paper and packaging industry, Abbas brings extensive expertise and a strong record of driving business growth, enhancing customer relationships, and delivering high-performance results. His leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing Worthwell’s mission to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable paper and paperboard solutions across industries.
Abbas said, “I feel proud to share that I have embarked on a new chapter in my professional journey as the chief executive officer – Packaging Paper Division at Worthwell Papers. It is a privilege to join an organization with such a strong legacy and vision in the sustainable paper and paperboard industry. I look forward to working closely with the exceptional leadership team – Shaniya Gupta and Anubhav Gupta – and the passionate professionals across Worthwell Papers. As a recognized leader in delivering innovative and sustainable paper packaging solutions, Worthwell is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful impact across industries. I am committed to building on this foundation and contributing to the company’s next phase of growth and value creation. I am truly excited about the journey ahead.”
Before joining Worthwell, Abbas served as director – sales and marketing at Billerud, where he led sales, marketing and business development for the FMCG food and non-food categories, beverages, and fast food packaging segments. His career also includes leadership roles at Avery Dennison, Mars Chocolates and Tetra Pak India.
Commenting on the appointment, the company said it looks forward to a dynamic phase of growth under Abbas’s stewardship, further reinforcing its commitment to delivering value-driven paper products and services customised to the evolving needs of the packaging sector.
Worthwell Papers serves as a trusted supply chain partner to leading packaging manufacturers across South Asia, offering a comprehensive portfolio across containerboard, cartonboard, and specialty paper segments. Backed by a dedicated procurement team and in-house technical and packaging experts, the company focuses on customized solutions that enable packaging optimization, sustainability goals, and cost efficiencies. With warehouses strategically located and a robust supply chain in place, Worthwell aims to maintain timely deliveries and operational efficiency as part of its efforts towards empowering the packaging industry across South Asia.
