Athens, GA – Pharma Tech Industries, one of the largest pharmaceutical contract manufacturers and packagers of powder products in the world, has hired Eric Kaneps as its new Vice President of Business Development.  As the newest member of Pharma Tech’s leadership team, Mr. Kaneps’ primary role will be developing and maintaining new supply chain relationships with both current and potential customers.  He also will be responsible for evaluating and assessing new technology capability platforms in the health and wellness space as the company looks to expand its core offerings to its customers. 

Mr. Kaneps comes to Pharma Tech with more than 20 years of sales and business development experience serving the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare markets. Most recently, he served as director of business development for DPT Laboratories; prior to that, he was global account manager for Alcan Flexible Packaging. 

“Eric’s sales and business development experience will help Pharma Tech continue its growth trend,” said Tee Noland, Chairman & CEO of Pharma Tech Industries.  “His proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships will be invaluable as we build upon our excellent record of exemplary quality, expedient turnaround, and overall customer satisfaction.”

Mr. Kaneps earned his BSBA in Economics and International Business Administration from The Ohio State University.