Returning for its 5th year, Sustainability in Packaging Latin America brings together the entire supply chain within the packaging industry, collaborating and discussing current issues, regulatory updates, reuse and refill examples in the marketplace, alternative materials and fibers, plastic innovation and more.
The 2024 agenda featured speakers from Walmart De Mexico, Danone Mexico, Suzano S/A, Eastman Chemical Company, Siegwerk, WRAP, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Grupo Boticário, H.B. Fuller, Cardia Bioplastics, Deloitte, and more who are bringing leading insights to Mexico City this past June.
This flagship packaging event regularly brings together representatives from across the entire packaging value chain, including brand owners, retailers, packaging converters, manufacturers, suppliers, recyclers, and more, to facilitate industry collaboration, support the sharing of ideas, explore innovative solutions, and deliver upon the collective promise of increased sustainability within the packaging industry.
Carolina Jaramillo has a strong background in strategic marketing and regional market development. Holding a degree in International Business from EAFIT University and an MSc in International Marketing from École Supérieure de Commerce de Rennes, she has specialized in b2b marketing.
With 10 years of experience in the self-adhesive materials industry, Carolina has led market research and market expansion strategies, portfolio design, product launch, branding and positioning strategies and digital marketing initiatives. She is currently the Marketing Director at ARclad Self-Adhesive Products.
Alejandra es Ingeniera en Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, asumió como Jefa de Proyectos del Pacto Chileno de los Plásticos el año 2022. Máster en Medio Ambiente, Cambio Climático y Desarrollo de la Universidad de Manchester. Ha trabajado por más de 8 años en el sector público y en ONGs, en proyectos de Reciclaje Inclusivo, Conservación de la Biodiversidad y estilos de vida sostenibles. En su rol actual articula el Pacto Chileno de los Plásticos con la comunidad internacional, coordina mesas de trabajo dentro de Pacto, potenciando modelos de reúso y fortaleciendo la red de recolección de reciclaje a lo largo del país, entre otras cosas
~13 years of experience leading sustainability and growth transformations for large packaging & paper companies. Select projects include
Commercial transformation for a large foodservice packaging company aiming to pivot towards a more sustainable product mix focusing on strategy, key account management, pricing, organization re-design and capability building
Pricing transformation (digital enabled) for a large paper and packaging manufacturer
Organization re-design (commercial focused) for a large corrugated packaging manufacturer
Commercial diagnostic for a flexibles and rigid plastics packaging company
Sustainability strategy development for specialty chemicals manufacturer (key supplier to packaging companies)
Growth strategy for a foodservice packaging manufacturer.
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ARclad is a trusted partner for brand owners in building strong, relevant brands through high performance and reliable labeling solutions.
For over four decades, we have worked closely with label converters and our business associates across the Latin-American region in the development of effective branding strategies through labeling, from high visual impact solutions to sustainable developments, all with the same goal: to elevate brand presence, enhance product appeal and foster genuine connections and long-lasting consumer loyalty.
Our commitment to sustainability is embedded in every aspect of our product development strategy, we do not only understand that brand owners are increasingly focused on meeting sustainability goals but also believe that reducing environmental impact is a shared responsibility.
Arclad helps brands navigate the complex landscape of sustainability, working closely with marketing leaders and packaging designers to incorporate eco-design principles into their product labeling, ensuring that sustainability is considered from the very beginning.
Esteban is an engineer with a passion for sustainable development and scalable technology. As the commercial director for the Americas at Cardia Bioplastics, he has spent years developing the biopolymer market in Mexico and now scaling throughout LATAM. He is also a co-founder and Vice President of the Mexican Bioplastics Association, working tirelessly to drive market growth and align the value chain in the country. In recognition of his innovative work, Esteban was named a From Linear to Circular pioneer by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Esteban es un ingeniero apasionado por el desarrollo sustentable y la tecnología escalable. Como director comercial para las Américas en Cardia Bioplastics, ha dedicado años desarrollando el mercado de biopolímeros en México y ahora dándole escalabilidad por LATAM. También es cofundador y vicepresidente de la Asociación Mexicana de Bioplásticos, trabajando incansablemente para impulsar el crecimiento del mercado y alinear la cadena de valor en el país. En reconocimiento a su trabajo innovador, Esteban fue nombrado pionero de la transición de la economía lineal a la circular por la Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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Bobby is the LATAM Sales Director for UPM Specialty Papers. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and lived in Lima, Peru for 12 years. He speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese. Bobby is a dynamic, seasoned professional whose diverse background contributed to his exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. He has a proven track record in international business development, with remarkable distinctions and exemplary results.
He has been with UPM Specialty Papers for the last 5 years. Prior to joining UPM, he spent 9 years at Neenah Paper, which is now Mativ. During the last 14 years, he has been working and developing commercial relationships throughout the Americas. He has worked with various global and regional
companies, brand owners and convertors. His expertise has helped companies develop and commercialize sustainable, fiber-based materials and products for varying end uses within the Label and Packaging market segments. Currently, Bobby and his team are focused on business growth that delivers an environmental impact and contributes positively to the social sphere.
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Dr. Nikola Juhasz is the Global Technical Director for Sustainability at Sun Chemical, where she engages with internal and external stakeholders to formulate sustainability-driven technical strategies, and oversees implementation of the corresponding innovation and product development programs across all of Sun’s pigments, inks, coatings and adhesives product lines and technology platforms. She represents Sun Chemical at global cross-industry organizations focused on sustainability and the future of packaging, and is responsible to driving collaborations towards circularity and end of life management.
Prior to joining Sun Chemical in 2016, Dr. Juhasz spent over 20 years in various positions of R&D leadership in the diversified chemicals, polymers and materials industries. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
