We are sad to report the death of Ian Willis at the age of 86. He passed away on December 18, 2020 at his home on Longboat Key, Florida after a long illness.
Ian was born on March 17, 1934 in Loughborough, England. He grew up in the northeast of England where he attended Tynemouth High School. After starting his career at Formica, he returned almost 30 years later as the Chief Executive. He had a bold and courageous spirit which took the family to Scotland when he worked for Nairn Flooring and then onto a new adventure to South Africa. He started his career in South Africa at Afcol, went on to work at Sappi Kraft and then Managing Director of Kohler before his retirement. Ian retired in 1995 as the Chairman of Holdains Ltd and Executive Director of Malbak Ltd, Director of MY Holdings (UK) and was the President of the International Corrugated Case Association.
Ian is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lesley, their two daughters Karen and Melanie, his four grand-daughters and four great-grandchildren.
