Operio Group Names Declan McLaughlin as New CEO

Operio Group’s leadership evolves to support its next stage of growth

Operio Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Declan McLaughlin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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Declan McLaughlin, Operio Group CEO.

McLaughlin brings leadership experience in operations, growth strategy, and team development. He is known for building structure, scaling teams, and leading with clarity. His approach aligns well with Operio’s long-term direction and goals.

This leadership transition was initiated by former CEO Alastair Sanderson, who now assumes the roles of Chief Business Development Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. The decision reflects Sanderson’s belief in hiring leaders with the experience and capabilities to take the business further.

“I’ve always believed in hiring people who are better than me,” said Sanderson. “Declan’s strengths complement ours and will allow me to focus on areas I’m most passionate about—business development and brand building.”

He added that McLaughlin’s experience is exactly what the company needs as it grows, calling his contributions critical to the group’s long-term success.

McLaughlin said, “I'm incredibly excited and honored to accept the CEO role at Operio Group. As a board member I've long admired what a unique business that Alastair and Richard Sanderson have built and Operio's commitment to growth and innovation. I'm eager to build on that strong foundation and add some tools and disciplines that I have learned in my career to make Operio a world class company. I look forward to working with our incredibly talented team to achieve even greater success together.”

From tablet press equipment and capsule filling machines to empty capsules, and ingredients, Operio is focused on providing reliable products and expert support to its customers. The leadership team believes that the new structure will accelerate innovation and help Operio respond faster to the needs of manufacturers and formulators around the world.

About Operio Group

Operio Group is a portfolio of companies serving the solid dose manufacturing industry, including CCS, Elizabeth, Index, LFA Machines, Scheu & Kniss, Stokes, and Vivion. Together, these brands provide tablet press equipment, capsule filling machines, spare parts, empty capsules, ingredients, and control systems to manufacturers in the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors. Founded in 2022, Operio Group was built to deliver complete solutions, not just products and services, through shared expertise and industry knowledge. Learn more at operiogroup.com.

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“I’m eager to build on Operio’s strong foundation and take it to the next level.”