Inspiring Leadership Recognised: Anna Byrne Named Finalist at CIPD 2026 HR Awards

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 17, 2025--

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce that Anna Byrne has been selected as a finalist in the “Most Inspirational and Impactful Leader” category at the CIPD 2026 HR Awards in Ireland. This recognition highlights Anna’s exceptional leadership, her unwavering commitment to people-first practices, and her meaningful influence across the organisation.

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The CIPD HR Awards highlight the people profession’s crucial role in driving strategy, leading transformation, and enabling organisations to thrive. Overseen by CIPD Ireland and supported by independent academic expertise, the awards celebrate innovation, integrity, and impact within modern HR practice.

This year, the awards introduce four new categories, including the “Most Inspirational and Impactful Leader” award, reflecting the evolving priorities of today’s dynamic HR landscape. The category recognises individuals who champion the people profession, embody values-driven leadership, and demonstrate a clear, measurable impact on culture, capability, and performance.

As a finalist, Anna stands out for her inspirational leadership, commitment to developing others, and ability to foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and accountability at ProAmpac. Her work exemplifies the strong alignment of people, purpose, and performance that the CIPD Awards seek to honour.

“We are thrilled to see Anna recognised at this national level,” said Ann Marie Braker, chief human resources officer at ProAmpac. “Her passion, integrity, and dedication to empowering our teams make her an exceptional leader and an invaluable part of who we are.”

The CIPD 2026 HR Awards will celebrate finalists and announce winners at the upcoming ceremony, acknowledging the individuals and organisations shaping the future of the people profession.

About ProAmpac

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac’s approach to sustainability – ProActive Sustainability -- provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. For more information, visit ProAmpac.com or contact Media@ProAmpac.com.

About Pritzker Private Capital

Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm’s differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.

The CIPD HR Awards in Ireland

DETROIT (AP) — Closer Kenley Jansen and the Detroit Tigers finalized an $11 million, one-year contract on Wednesday that includes a club option for 2026.

Jansen, fourth on the career list with 476 saves, gets a $9 million salary next season and the Tigers hold a $12 million option with a $2 million buyout.

A 38-year-old right-hander, Jansen is a four-time All-Star who was NL Reliever of the Year in 2016 and 2017. He trails only Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera (652), Trevor Hoffman (601) and Lee Smith (478) in saves.

Jansen leads active players with 933 appearances, including 62 last season with the Los Angeles Angels. He was 5-4 with a 2.59 ERA and had 29 saves in 30 chances in 2025 after signing a $10 million, one-year deal with the Angels.

He had 25 or more saves in each of the last 13 non-shortened seasons. He had 40-plus saves for the fourth time in 2022 when he led the NL with 41 for Atlanta.

“He’s one of the best to ever do it,” said Tigers general manager Scott Harris, who previously worked in the San Francisco Giants' front office. "I’ve admired him from afar — and up close in the NL West.”

The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Jansen helped teams advance to the postseason 10 times, including in 2020 with the World Series champion Dodgers.

He signed with the Dodgers as a catcher out of Curaçao at the age of 17 in 2004, became a pitcher in 2009 and was with the franchise from 2010-21. He went on to play with the Braves for one season, in Boston for two years and with the Angels in 2025.

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FILE - Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kenley Jansen smiles after striking out Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon for the final out of the ninth inning and earning a save during a baseball game Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea, File)

FILE - Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kenley Jansen throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)