Award winning principal design engineer and packaging innovation expert with 15 years of cross category global FMCG knowledge (P&G and ARNE.STUDIO) and an additional 5 years of grocery experience (ARNE.STUDIO and Dizzie)
Passionate about solving the toughest technical challenges. Proven track record in delivering sustainable platform technologies at scale, unlocking new avenues for growth and enabling startups to challenge traditional linear business models.
STRUCTURAL PACKAGING EXPERTISE:
- In-depth structural packaging manufacturing knowledge including blow molding, injection molding, tubes, delivery systems, refills, pouches, and sachets.
- Specialist in Refill/Prefill execution including pack design, return logistics, collection point design (RVM), pack handling, cleaning and automation
- Mechanism, seal, valve and FFF design & development
- Management of environmental, compatibility and fatigue testing
- Material specification for packaging
- Prototype development including handmade, and design for rapid 3D print execution.
- Consumer test planning & setup
- Application and interpretation of M&S (modeling and simulation)
- Packaging and material cost optimisation.
- Printing, artwork, decoration and labeling technologies.
- QR Batch code serialisation technologies.
- Design for bricks & mortar and e-Commerce D2C business models.
- Expert in parametric CAD modelling and high-end visualisation.
- 2D and 3D Engineering component specification, Supplier engagement and relationship management.
- Packing line development & engineering for rigid and flexible packages.
- Remote and face-to-face management of global design and engineering teams.
- Mould design (prototype, unity cavity and production)
