# Michael King

> Michael King, also known professionally as Mike King, is president and CEO of Houston-based Vibrantz Technologies. He joined on November 3, 2025, following leadership roles at Pactiv Evergreen, Graham Packaging and FRAM Group. His background combines polymer and plastics engineering, an LSU MBA and 24 U.S. patents credited by Vibrantz. His early Vibrantz tenure has included executive appointments and a financing agreement announced in February 2026.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Vibrantz Technologies Inc.
- **Organizations:** Vibrantz Technologies Inc., Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Graham Packaging Company, FRAM Group, TI Automotive, Lear Corporation, Huhtamaki
- **Education:** Associate and bachelor’s degrees in polymer and plastics engineering, as described by Vibrantz, Ferris State University, Master of Business Administration, Louisiana State University
- **Known for:** Awarded 24 U.S. patents for product and polymer engineering, according to Vibrantz’s leadership biography., Led Graham Packaging as CEO from 2018 to 2021., Led Pactiv Evergreen before its combination with Novolex, completed in April 2025.

## Career timeline

- **2003–2004** — Lists work on foam-in-place upper door trim for Cadillac/Buick on his public LinkedIn profile.
- **2007** — LinkedIn lists Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from TI Automotive.
- **2009** — LinkedIn lists Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from TI Automotive.
- **2015–2017** — President of FRAM Group, according to Pactiv Evergreen’s 2021 proxy statement.
- **2018–2021** — Chief Executive Officer of Graham Packaging.
- **2020** — Joined the Pactiv Evergreen board in September.
- **2021** — Appointed Pactiv Evergreen CEO on March 8.
- **2025** — Pactiv Evergreen’s combination with Novolex closed April 1; appointed Vibrantz president and CEO effective November 3.
- **2026** — Vibrantz announced senior leadership appointments, a financing agreement, and a new CFO during his tenure.

## Achievements

- Awarded 24 U.S. patents for product and polymer engineering, according to Vibrantz’s leadership biography.
- Led Graham Packaging as CEO from 2018 to 2021.
- Led Pactiv Evergreen before its combination with Novolex, completed in April 2025.
- Appointed president and CEO of Vibrantz Technologies effective November 3, 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Vibrantz announced Garrett Gabel as CFO, effective July 13; King highlighted his operational and capital-management experience.
- **2026-03** — Scott Becker became president of Color Solutions on March 16; King shared a leadership-gathering post on March 23.
- **2026-02** — Vibrantz announced a financing and exchange agreement with more than 90% of first-lien term-loan and unsecured-bond holders.
- **2026-01** — Vibrantz announced appointments of Doug Owenby, JP Blanchard and JD Bowlin.

## Links

- Website: https://vibrantz.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkingptve

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