With over two decades of experience across sales, operations and supply chains, Rupali Shah emphasizes that sustainable packaging must deliver commercial and operational performance. In this interview with Packaging MEA, she discusses scalability, procurement scrutiny, and industry accountability. Sustainability in packaging is often framed as innovation or intent. For Rupali Shah, it …
From shelf to soul: Shweta Tiwari’s packaging vision for tomorrow
With over 45 packaging innovations to her credit, Shweta Tiwari has emerged as a transformative force in sustainable, consumer-centric packaging. Having led design and innovation projects across top-tier companies such as Unilever, Dabur, and Lipton Tea and Infusions, her work reflects a commitment to purposeful design, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. In this interview with Usha …
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Leading with purpose: Zineb Chaoudri on packaging, inclusion, and the power of communication
In this exclusive conversation, Zineb Chaoudri, Regional Communications Director at Veolia Near & Middle East, discusses with Usha Benjamin, Editor of Packaging MEA, how purposeful storytelling, strategic communication, and women’s leadership are driving sustainable change across the region’s packaging landscape. In an industry traditionally dominated by technical discourse and male leadership, women are …
Resilient, strategic, unapologetically herself: Pearljeet Kaur on leading change in packaging
Usha Benjamin, Editor of Packaging MEA, speaks with Pearljeet Kaur, regional sourcing leader at a global packaging firm, about her unconventional journey from Ecuador’s oil rigs to Dubai boardrooms -and how resilience, adaptability, and purpose drive her mission to break industry molds and open doors for others. Your journey into packaging came through …
From Local Solutions to Global Standards: A Conversation with WPO’s President
In this edition of Packaging Middle East & Africa’s flagship Big Interview, we sit down with Luciana Pellegrino, the newly appointed President of the World Packaging Organization (WPO). From driving sustainability to shaping packaging education across continents, Luciana is spearheading global change in an industry that’s transforming at warp speed. In an …
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“You Don’t Need Perfect Conditions to Lead”: A Conversation with Sandra Abeka Mensah
At 25, Sandra Abeka Mensah is redefining packaging leadership. From rural Ghana to a PRIME Award win, she’s turning plastic waste into opportunity. Packaging MEA’s Usha Benjamin interviews her on the journey, challenges, and success. From a rural town in Ghana’s Ashanti Region to the global stage in Dubai, Sandra Abeka …
Breaking Barriers in Packaging: Vaishali Malde on Innovation, Sustainability, and Empowering Women
In the world of packaging, where innovation and sustainability drive change, Vaishali Malde has carved out an inspiring path. As Manager of Technical Sales and Sustainable Application Development at Packaging Industries Limited (PIL), Vaishali brings over nine years of experience to the forefront of flexible packaging. In this exclusive Packaging MEA interview, Usha …
Leading with Purpose: Habiba Al Mar’ashi champions Emirati Women’s role in shaping a sustainable UAE
Emirati Women’s Day, observed on August 28, is a significant occasion that recognizes the contributions of Emirati women across various fields. In this exclusive interview with Packaging MEA, Al Mar’ashi reflects on the significance of this day and discusses EEG’s efforts in shaping sustainable development policies and practices. As a leader deeply committed to …
Women leading the change to packaging sustainability in Ghana
In this issue of Packaging MEA, we meet Dana Mosori, the Executive Director & Founder of ASASE Foundation, a Ghanaian social enterprise that is tackling plastic waste head-on by empowering women to collect and recycle plastic. Through their innovative CASHIT! program, ASASE Foundation is providing women with a sustainable source of income and employment, …
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Richa Pande – Redefining Leadership in the Packaging Industry
In an exclusive interview conducted by Packaging MEA, Richa Pande, Head of Marketing for Industrial Print at HP, provides a captivating glimpse into her role and journey, shedding light on her strategies for success and her unique perspective on navigating the dynamic landscape of the packaging industry. Usha: Richa, to begin with, can …
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