Novolex Appoints James “JT” Jones as Chief Procurement Officer

Novolex , a leading manufacturer in the food and beverage packaging industry, announced today that James “JT” Jones has been appointed Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), effective Aug. 11, 2025. In this role, Jones will be responsible for leading the company’s global procurement team, processes and strategy. He will be based in Lake Forest, IL and will report to Novolex Chairman and CEO, Stan Bikulege.

“JT has a proven track record of leading through significant change and delivering results in times of global transformation,” said Novolex Chairman and CEO Stan Bikulege. “His expertise in building high-performing teams and forging strategic partnerships will be instrumental as we enter our next exciting chapter following the company’s combination with Pactiv Evergreen.”

JT brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to Novolex. Most recently, he served as Chief Supply Chain & Procurement Officer with Nova Chemicals. He has also held senior roles with Lubrizol, PPG, Celanese Corporation and Accenture. He earned an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

“Joining Novolex at this exciting time of momentum and change is a tremendous opportunity,” said Jones. “As we bring together two exceptional organizations, I’m energized by the chance to lead a team of skilled, passionate professionals focused on delivering meaningful results. By aligning our strengths and executing with discipline, we’ll continue to raise the bar for operational excellence and create enduring value for our customers, our Novolex families and all those who depend on us.”