Renata Daudt

As a human and environment centred engineer, Renata uses her expertise in sustainable packaging and production to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals. Her focus is on small, innovative changes that have a big impact! Although she is an expert in paper making and recycling paper production, Renata consults across the whole business to design solutions that are simple, sustainable, and cost-effective.

As well as designing innovative packaging and production solutions, Renata supports business leaders to shift the mindset of their teams, strategies different scenarios, reduce energy consumption, connect to new supply chains, forecast revenue, and define new marketing messages. 

Patrick Poitevin

Patrick (M.Sc. Tech. & Chem. & Sol. Phys.) has over 45 years of packaging innovation, engineering, and development expertise at major worldwide brands such as Mondelez, Marks & Spencer, COSi, Nestlé, Campina, COTY, and Estée Lauder. He is passionate about innovation, newness, and cutting-edge technologies, with a particular interest in flexible papers, barrier coatings, conversion, digital technologies, and machinability.

With decades of experience of working with global brands, he has deep insight of the packaging industry, from mass market to high-end consumer products, in food, confectionery, beverages, cosmetics, personal care and fragrances. He is also actively involved in various projects for major digital print companies and brand owners, advises a number of startups, and mentors students at a variety of universities. Patrick is a strong advocate of digital technology, sustainability, and recyclability.

Lisa Cain

A self-confessed packaging nerd, Lisa has spent her whole career leading global teams and working with just about every packaging format out there, across multiple industries, and on a wide range of iconic brands. 

Whether food and beverage, beauty, personal care, or lifestyle, Lisa is always focused on combining innovation, design, and sustainability with a strong commercial focus. 

Now Lisa is channelling that experience into mentoring up-and-coming professionals through various organisations/schemes and writing about the big topics shaping our industry: sustainability, design, and innovation... all grounded in real-world experience!

Cory Connors

With over 25 years in the packaging industry, I’m dedicated to helping companies embrace sustainability through smarter packaging design and innovation. My career began on the production floor of a Weyerhaeuser corrugated facility while I worked my way through college, gaining hands-on knowledge of how corrugated packaging is made and how it can be optimized for both efficiency and environmental impact.

Now, as Director of Sustainable Packaging at Orora Packaging Solutions and Veritiv, I lead initiatives that integrate environmental responsibility with strong business performance. I’m also the host of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast, where I connect with global thought leaders to explore the latest eco-friendly materials, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of packaging. Hosting this show continually deepens my commitment to advancing sustainability in the industry.

Outside of work, I’m fortunate to share life with my supportive wife and two amazing kids. I believe collaboration is key to progress and invite you to join me on this journey toward a more sustainable packaging future.

Anna Perlina

Anna is a Sustainable Packaging Consultant at Integrity Solutions, a European consulting firm that supports packaged goods companies in developing and implementing cost-effective sustainable packaging strategies.

With a corporate background in the FMCG sector and extensive experience as a senior procurement leader in packaging, Anna leverages her expertise to help businesses navigate challenges and identify opportunities for transitioning to more sustainable packaging solutions that align with both packaging regulations and their business objectives.

Marius Tent

As a co-founder and director at ViaPackagingUG & co-founder of 360PackMastery.com, Marius leads the transformation of packaging strategies for companies seeking to enhance their sustainability, competitiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. With over 20 years of experience in packaging innovation and sustainability, he has developed a holistic approach that encompasses PPWR impact assessment, packaging eco-design, optimization, and organization building.

His expertise extends to working closely with companies to assess and address the challenges of packaging sustainability, leveraging his skills in project management, packaging technology scouting, and experimenting with startup ventures. He is passionate about driving sustainable packaging solutions that both reduce environmental impact and contribute to business growth and success.

Ton Knipscheer

With over 30 years in international packaging marketing, sales, and operations, I turn ideas into market-ready packaging that grabs attention and drives sales. I currently serve as Executive Director of the European Co-Packers Association, supporting contract packing and manufacturing across Europe.

As founder of TK Packaging Consulting, I help brands develop creative, effective packaging solutions tailored for global markets. I thrive on bridging cultural differences to unlock new opportunities and deliver results. Let’s create packaging that not only looks great but also performs in the marketplace.

Now New Next

A full-service brand and packaging design agency, using head and heart, to build the food, near food and non-food industry for the better.

Now New Next are an all-round design agency for branding and packaging design in the food, near food and non-food industry with a keen eye for the changing consumer (Gen Next) and sustainability. Their expertise lies at the intersection of trend analysis, positioning, brand identity and 2D and 3D packaging design. They embrace a holistic approach where ‘leftright thinking’ is essential. Combining ratio (left brain) and emotion (right brain) often leads to the most unique concepts.