Veteran executive Declan McLaughlin has been named the new CEO of Fort Worth-based Operio Group, a portfolio of companies serving the solid dose manufacturing industry, including CCS, Elizabeth, Index, LFA Machines, Scheu & Kniss, Stokes, and Vivion.

Operio said that McLaughlin brings leadership experience in operations, growth strategy, and team development. He is known for building structure, scaling teams, and leading with clarity. His approach aligns well with its long-term direction and goals, the company added.

This leadership transition was initiated by former CEO Alastair Sanderson, who now assumes the roles of chief business development officer and chief marketing officer. Operio said the decision reflects Sanderson’s belief in hiring leaders with the experience and capabilities to take the business further.

“I’ve always believed in hiring people who are better than me,” Sanderson said in a statement. “Declan’s strengths complement ours and will allow me to focus on areas I’m most passionate about—business development and brand building.”

McLaughlin said he’s looking forward to the company’s future.

“I’m incredibly excited and honored to accept the CEO role at Operio Group,” he said. “As a board member I’ve long admired what a unique business that Alastair and Richard Sanderson have built and Operio’s commitment to growth and innovation. I’m eager to build on that strong foundation and add some tools and disciplines that I have learned in my career to make Operio a world class company. I look forward to working with our incredibly talented team to achieve even greater success together,” he said.

From tablet press equipment and capsule filling machines to empty capsules, and ingredients, Operio said is focused on providing reliable products and expert support to its customers. The company said its leadership team believes the new structure will accelerate innovation and help Operio respond faster to the needs of manufacturers and formulators around the world.

Operio Group ‘s portfolio of brands provide tablet press equipment, capsule filling machines, spare parts, empty capsules, ingredients, and control systems to manufacturers in the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

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