January 22, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Harv 81 Group has announced the appointment of Peter Hladun as Chief Executive Officer for North America. In this role, Hladun will oversee Cork Supply and Tonnellerie Ô, leading the organization’s strategy, operations, and growth across the North American market.
Hladun has been a valued member of the Harv 81 Group family for over 14 years, demonstrating resilience, reliability, and a deep commitment to the company’s values. His extensive knowledge of the business, combined with a collaborative, people-first leadership style, positions him well to guide the organization through this important period of transformation.
“Over the years, Peter Hladun has been a valued leader within Cork Supply, bringing a clear focus on excellence, delivering results and a deep commitment to our customers and teams. We are proud to appoint Peter as CEO for North America and excited to see the energy he will bring in leading both Cork Supply and Tonnellerie Ô,” said Jochen Michalski, President and Founder of Harv 81 Group. “By uniting our operations under one CEO again, we are strengthening our organization to accelerate our long-term goals in the US.”
After several years as Chief Executive Officer of Cork Supply, Hladun now assumes the CEO role across the Harv 81 Group in North America. His expanded leadership will bring greater alignment between Cork Supply and Tonnellerie Ô, reinforcing the company’s “One Team One Dream” philosophy while advancing innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth.
“I’m honored to step into this role and grateful for the trust placed in me,” said Peter Hladun, Chief Executive Officer for North America, Harv 81 Group. “Our strength has always come from our people, our partnerships, and our shared commitment to quality and integrity. I look forward to working closely with our teams across North America as we continue to grow, evolve, and move forward together as one team.”
About Harv 81 Group
Harv 81 Group is a leading global partner to the wine and spirits industry, providing consistent, premium-quality solutions across closures, oak, labels, and related products. Founded on a tradition of excellence dating back to 1981, the Group supports producers around the world through its family of companies, including Cork Supply, Tonnellerie Ô, Creative Oak, Bouchons Abel, Studio Labels, and Legnokaps. With a deep commitment to long-term success, Harv 81 Group combines extensive experience, innovative thinking, and a purpose-driven culture to create products and partnerships that elevate its customers’ brands and experiences. Learn more at Harv81.com.
