Gurgaon, Haryana, India
I am a Packaging & Sustainability professional with 8+ years of experience in packaging development, commercialization, sustainable packaging, and PCR implementation within the FMCG industry. Throughout my career, I have worked across rigid, flexible, and corrugated packaging formats, leading projects from concept development and industrialization to commercialization and portfolio optimization. My experience spans packaging innovation, supplier capability development, sustainability transformation, value engineering, and regulatory compliance under India's PWM and EPR framework. At Reckitt, I have been involved in driving sustainable packaging initiatives across major brands, leading PCR integration programs, supplier qualification, packaging optimization, and multi-functional project execution. I enjoy solving complex packaging challenges by balancing sustainability goals, consumer requirements, operational feasibility, and business objectives. Beyond packaging development, I am passionate about building supplier partnerships, improving manufacturing capabilities, and leveraging digital tools to enhance project execution and sustainability tracking. My areas of interest include: • Sustainable Packaging & Circular Economy • PCR Integration & Material Innovation • Packaging Commercialization & Industrialization • Packaging Strategy & Portfolio Optimization • FMCG Innovation & Productivity Programs • Packaging Technology & Emerging Trends I enjoy connecting with professionals across packaging, sustainability, manufacturing, procurement, and innovation to exchange ideas and learn from diverse experiences. Always open to conversations around packaging innovation, sustainability, and the future of circular packaging.
Leading packaging development, sustainability, and commercialization initiatives across Reckitt's Home Hygiene portfolio, including Harpic, Lizol, Colin, and Vanish. Responsible for sustainable packaging strategy, PCR integration, PWM & EPR compliance, packaging innovation, value engineering, supplier capability development, and multi-plant commercialization across rigid, flexible, and corrugated packaging formats. Key contributions include driving portfolio-wide PCR adoption, developing sustainability roadmaps, leading packaging productivity programs, qualifying new material suppliers, executing NPD/EPD projects, and implementing digital tools to enhance sustainability tracking and project governance. Collaborate closely with R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and external partners to deliver sustainable, compliant, and commercially viable packaging solutions. Recognized with the Global Sustainability Award for contributions towards sustainability transformation for India.
• Develop and manage packaging for brands like Harpic, Colin, Lizol,and Vanish. • Spearhead sustainable packaging initiatives. • Collaborate with regional and global cross-functional teams to align packaging with brand strategy and customer needs. • Handle materials like plastics, paper, and corrugated boards, and technologies such as injection molding, extrusion blow molding, injection stretch blow molding, thermoforming, and printing. • Work on new product development, existing product development, value engineering, capacity mold buildup, quality improvement, and embellishment projects. • Manage packaging projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring timely product launches with high quality and functionality. • Design and develop new packaging formats, conduct trials, manage suppliers, and ensure regulatory compliance. • Conduct feasibility studies, develop specifications, and source new materials and technologies. • Develop skills in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation. • Gain a deep understanding of the packaging industry and its impact on product success. • Manage complex projects from ideation to commercialization, driving innovation and delivering results.
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