VP, Packaging - Food & Beverage

You are a visionary, enterprise‑minded packaging executive with a proven ability to shape the future of packaging in food, beverage, or CPG. You combine world‑class technical depth with strategic influence, business acumen, and the ability to drive transformation  consistently raise the bar on consumer experience, sustainability, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.

What You Bring

* A demonstrated track record of end‑to‑end packaging leadership—from concept creation through scale‑up, launch, and lifecycle stewardship.

* Proven success delivering packaging that wins with consumers while driving business impact, including growth acceleration, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.

* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, etc.);
Master’s degree in Packaging, Environmental Science, Materials Engineering, or related fields preferred.

* 15+ years of progressive experience in packaging, R&D, engineering, or materials science—ideally within food, beverage, or CPG.

* Experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives and working closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&I, Procurement, Quality, Design, and external partners.

* Executive‑level decision‑making capability in ambiguous environments, using data, consumer insights, and sound judgment.

* Deep understanding of products, processes, and end‑to‑end manufacturing with strong appreciation for plant‑floor realities.

* Strong technical curiosity, future‑focused mindset, and the ability to challenge teams to explore new technologies and design possibilities.

* Strategic thinking with the ability to integrate market dynamics, sustainability regulations, consumer trends, and competitive insights.

* Exceptional communication, influence, and storytelling skills—able to simplify complexity and inspire at all levels.

* High autonomy, strong judgment, and the ability to lead up, across, and down with transparency and accountability.

* Willingness to travel approximately 25% for plant visits, supplier engagements, consumer immersions, and global collaboration.