A seasoned packaging professional, technical expert and team leader with a track record of delivering profitable, innovative, award winning and patent pending new products to market.Defining strategies for future growth, bridging the gap between creative ideas and operational needs, applying design and technical skills to realise new concepts and inspiring commitment to get things done first time, at pace.• 4 patents pending• Industry award winner 2014• Fellow of The Packaging Society (IOM3) and Starpack Judging committeeExpert Packaging KnowledgeSustainability strategy development, metrics and materials ‘circular economy’/LCA, design for sustainability, understanding the Brexit, European and global context.Current FMCG and premium formats and materials, decoration, barrier, dispensing and closing.- Disruptive format/new technology development, supply chain design, cost modelling, qualification, scale-up and compliance- Carbonated beverages, aerosols, aseptic, clean, cold, hot fill and in-pack pasteurisation, and dry, solid and liquid product packingBrand positioning and strategy development. Consumer insights and concept ideation/creation. - Creative structural and graphic design relation to brand language and personality- Product design for manufacture, functional and performance modelling, modelling and rapid prototyping/toolingPatent process, prior art navigation/opportunity scoping. IP strategy development.Cost saving and continuous improvement, quality, specifications, regulatory compliance, filling line design.Key SkillsLeadership through inspiring and motivating reports, peers and superiors. Driving change through global matrixed organizations. Identifying and driving value creation through technology strategy road maps. Delivering value through innovationTeam leadership, development and motivation, coaching and mentoring.Project management, time line management/CPS, prioritising and portfolio management, cost modelling, decision making.