Minneapolis (Nov. 21, 2022) — Liberty Diversified International (LDI), a New Hope, Minnesota-based manufacturer of packaging, office furniture, and building products, announced today that Dan Gigstead has been selected to lead LDI’s north division as vice president of packaging.
Gigstead will assume leadership for the day-to-day management of Liberty Packaging within the North Region of the company and will report to Greg Theis, CEO. He will be responsible for the company’s five corrugated manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Illinois and Nebraska.
He most recently served as regional director of sales in the north region. Gigstead was responsible for developing and implementing the go-to-market strategy for multiple manufacturing plants and sales teams.
Gigstead has more than 20 years of experience in the packaging industry and has fueled strategic growth at LDI by strategically targeting and acquiring new clients through solutions resulting in market-leading top-line sales and volume growth.
He joined LDI from Menasha Packaging in 2018, where he served as the vice president of sales and operations. He also held other key positions within the company, including senior director of sales and retail, national and regional sales director, and regional sales manager.
“Dan’s vast industry knowledge, history with LDI, and commitment to innovative business development will position him for success in leading Liberty Packaging North into the future,” said Greg Theis, CEO at Liberty Diversified International. “He embodies LDI’s values, and we look forward to his leadership as we continue to grow the business.”
LDI is a privately held family of businesses with more than 2,000 employees operating in multiple industries. With its foundation in paper and packaging, the company is more than 100 years old.
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About LDI
Liberty Diversified International is an $800 million privately held family of businesses with more than 2,000 employees operating in the following industries: paper and packaging; furnishings and organization products for the office; and building and architectural products. With roots in the corrugated fiberboard business, the company, founded in 1918, is headquartered in the Minneapolis suburb of New Hope, MN, and has 23 facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
