10 packaging sustainability program experts

Experience: Director, Packaging and Plastics Sustainability · Colgate-Palmolive

Director, Packaging and Plastics Sustainability at Colgate-Palmolive since 2023, following Senior Manager, Global Packaging Sustainability there (2017–2022). Her profile says she created the How2Recycle label program and the companion How2Compost label; she was Senior Manager, GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition at GreenBlue Org from 2007 to 2017.

Experience: Director of Packaging Engineering & Sustainability · Microsoft

Director of Packaging Engineering & Sustainability at Microsoft since July 2026 and Director of Packaging Engineering there from 2022 to 2026. His profile says he led Project Alder, Microsoft's portfolio-wide initiative that reduced single-use plastics to 0.07% across global device packaging, from engineering concept through mass production. He was Senior Scientist Leader for R&D Packaging Development at Procter & Gamble (2013–2021).

Experience: Senior Director Packaging Transformation · Mars

Senior Director Packaging Transformation at Mars since April 2026; his profile says he leads the regional deployment of the North America sustainable packaging strategy, including compliance with emerging regulations such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). At Mars he was also R&D Packaging Director (2024–2026) and Senior Packaging Manager - Sustainability (2015–2024).

Experience: Packaging Specialist & Sustainability Pillar Lead · Nestlé

Packaging Specialist & Sustainability Pillar Lead at Nestlé since 2022, after Packaging Specialist at Nestlé (2017–2022). Her profile says she implemented a new recycled stretch film on the lines, saving 68KCHF and avoiding 12T of plastic use (18T of virgin plastic) per year, and works on secondary and tertiary packaging development including palletization.

Experience: Global Packaging Sustainability Leader · General Mills

Former Global Packaging Sustainability Leader at General Mills (2019–2026); his profile says the role covered leading and coordinating the global implementation of the packaging sustainability strategy across all product platforms and providing strategic leadership on packaging sustainability to the global business. He was R&D Packaging Manager at Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills) from 2014 to 2019.

Experience: Head of packaging and Food waste strategies at Tesco · Tesco

Head of packaging and Food waste strategies at Tesco since 2022; his profile says he builds the strategy for packaging and food waste improvements that influence the supply chain and help enable customers, working towards a zero waste future. He was Head of Packaging at Tesco from 2017 to 2022.

Experience: Global Head of Packaging Sustainability, Associate Vice President · Nestlé

Global Head of Packaging Sustainability, Associate Vice President at Nestlé since 2023, where his profile says he leads the ESG packaging sustainability strategy and its deployment. He was Global Head of Procurement, Associate Vice President at Nestlé (2017–2023) and Chief Procurement Officer at Nestlé Skin Health (2014–2017).

Experience: Senior Sustainable Packaging Manager - Less Plastics Renewable Feedstocks · Unilever

Associate Director R&D Packaging & Sustainability - Wellbeing Collective at Unilever since 2024, after Senior Sustainable Packaging Manager - Less Plastics Renewable Feedstocks at Unilever (2023–2024). Her profile says she specializes in sustainable packaging design and development and works to design packaging that is recyclable and creates zero waste. She was Manager of Packaging Development at Seventh Generation (2021–2023).

Experience: Senior Packaging and Sustainability Manager · Ocado Retail

Senior Packaging and Sustainability Manager at Ocado Retail since 2022, following Packaging Sustainability Manager there (2020–2022). Her profile says she is responsible for delivering sustainable food packaging strategies, governance and solutions at a British retailer. She was Senior Packaging Technologist at Marks and Spencer from 2012 to 2020.

Experience: Sustainable Packaging Director, PepsiCo AMESA Region (Foods & Beverages) · PepsiCo

Sustainable Packaging Director, PepsiCo AMESA Region (Foods & Beverages) at PepsiCo since 2023; her profile says she leads the sustainable packaging agenda for the Africa, Middle East and South Asia markets for foods and beverages, reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, and develops the long-term sustainable packaging strategy. She was Associate Director Innovation and Commercialization, India BU (Foods & Beverages) at PepsiCo (2019–2023).