TNT Group Appoints Damon Kennish as CEO
The luxury packaging firm elevated Kennish to the top post following its merger with PM Studio Group.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in People
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TNT Group has appointed Damon Kennish as its new chief executive officer following the company's merger with PM Studio Group. Kennish, who previously served as the firm's chief business officer, is tasked with leading a global growth strategy focused on North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Why it matters
The merger intends to establish a formidable global presence in the luxury packaging market by integrating diverse engineering expertise. By combining primary packaging capabilities with specialized experience in secondary packaging and gifting, the company aims to scale its operations.
The combined enterprise employs more than 165 workers across 11 global offices. Damon Kennish brings 30 years of international professional experience to his new role as CEO.
The players
Damon Kennish
He is the new chief executive officer of TNT Group who previously managed European operational restructuring at Array Marketing.
Thomas Diezinger
He is the co-founder of the luxury packaging firm TNT Group.
The details
The newly merged organization leverages PM Studio Group’s top 1 percent EcoVadis certification to enhance its sustainability profile. Kennish previously led the restructuring of European operations during his tenure at Array Marketing.
Timeline
TNT Group was founded in 2013.
Damon Kennish joined TNT Group as chief business officer in September 2025.
Damon Kennish was appointed chief executive officer on October 23, 2026.
Market Landscape
This consolidation follows the EcoVadis sustainability rating framework by integrating high-ranking environmental standards into a larger, more competitive corporate structure. The move positions the firm to challenge larger rivals by unifying specialized packaging expertise under a single leadership roadmap.
The transition may affect customers through the integration of new gifting and secondary packaging services previously unavailable under separate entities. Clients should expect a streamlined service experience as the firm consolidates its 11 global offices under the new growth strategy.
The takeaway
The merger highlights a strategic shift toward consolidating niche expertise to achieve greater scale in the global luxury market. Companies are increasingly using third-party sustainability certifications as a competitive differentiator when pursuing such large-scale organizational integration.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by FashionNetwork.
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