Berry Plastics Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Stephen E. (Steve) Sterrett to its Board of Directors. Sterrett will serve as the Chairman of the Company's Audit Committee. Sterrett replaces David B. Heller who is stepping down, after serving on the Company's Board since September 2012.

Sterrett most recently served as the Sr. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Simon Property Group, Inc. Sterrett joined the Simon organization in 1988, was named the Treasurer in 1993, and was its Chief Financial Officer from 2000-2014. Sterrett retired as Chief Financial Officer of Simon Property on December 31, 2014.