# Curt Begle

> Curtis (Curt) L. Begle is the CEO of Magnera Corporation, the specialty materials company formed in November 2024 from Berry’s global nonwovens and films business and Glatfelter. He joined Berry in 1999 and led several divisions before taking the Magnera role. Based in Evansville, Indiana, he is a University of Evansville trustee, a former Purple Aces basketball player and a supporter of the university’s athletics facilities.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Magnera Corporation
- **Organizations:** Magnera Corporation, Berry Global, Flexible Packaging Association, University of Evansville, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, Evansville Promise Neighborhood Sustainability Council
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Evansville, Master of Business Administration, University of Southern Indiana
- **Known for:** Named Missouri Valley Conference Sixth Man of the Year in 1999., Played on Evansville’s 1999 NCAA Tournament basketball team., Advanced from joining Berry in 1999 to leading a global division described at $3.4 billion.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Graduated from the University of Evansville and joined Berry.
- **2009-2014** — President of Berry’s Rigid Closed Top Division.
- **2014-2018** — President of Berry’s Engineered Materials Division.
- **2016** — Joined the Flexible Packaging Association board and executive committee.
- **2018-2024** — Led Berry’s specialty materials division, encompassing its nonwovens and films business.
- **2019** — Joined the University of Evansville Board of Trustees.
- **2019-2021** — Chaired the Flexible Packaging Association.
- **2024-11** — Became CEO of Magnera upon completion of the Berry business and Glatfelter combination.

## Achievements

- Named Missouri Valley Conference Sixth Man of the Year in 1999.
- Played on Evansville’s 1999 NCAA Tournament basketball team.
- Advanced from joining Berry in 1999 to leading a global division described at $3.4 billion.
- Became CEO of Magnera at its November 2024 formation.
- Recognized with wife Kelley for leadership giving through the naming of the Begle Family Sports Performance Center in April 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Magnera announced an Army Research Laboratory research agreement to evaluate and advance OmniSep battery-separator technology on October 13.
- **2026-10** — Magnera announced commissioning of a five-layer blown-film line in Dombühl, Germany; product qualification was underway and commercial production was expected in October.
- **2026-09** — ACG Indiana listed Begle as featured speaker for its September 23 Evansville event on Magnera’s creation.
- **2026-08** — Magnera reported fiscal third-quarter net sales of $857 million, operating income of $22 million and adjusted EBITDA of $99 million.
- **2026-06** — Magnera introduced Universa industrial wipers and announced the sale of its Caerphilly operations to Polyart Group.
- **2026-04** — The University of Evansville dedicated the Begle Family Sports Performance Center on April 17.

## Links

- Website: https://magnera.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-begle-93a35566

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