PRAVEEN KUMAR
@praveenkumar41
Packaging R&D and NPD leader driving sustainable, AI-enabled innovation and cost-saving value engineering.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Packaging R&D, NPD, and sustainability leader with 15+ years of progressive experience transforming packaging for the packaging and FMCG sectors. I lead innovation and commercialization programs, including value engineering, cost optimization, and circular economy initiatives—translating customer needs into commercially viable packaging solutions.
I’ve delivered cumulative cost savings exceeding 5 Crore, led and influenced 100+ team members, and advanced recyclable and mono-material packaging technologies for global customers including PepsiCo, Nestlé, HUL, P&G, and Mondelez. Currently, I’m enhancing my future-ready leadership capabilities through Executive Education in Generative AI and LLM Engineering from IIT Roorkee.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AGM – R&D & NPD
Vijay Neha Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Leading innovation, PE formulation development, sustainability initiatives, commercialization projects, customer technical support, and value engineering programs to enhance competitiveness and business growth.
R&D, NPD & Sustainability Manager
Amcor Flexibles India
Mar 2013 - Dec 2024 (11 years 9 months)
Led packaging innovation, recyclable laminate development, commercialization projects, and sustainability programs while supporting strategic FMCG customer partnerships and technology deployment.
Senior Officer – Quality & R&D
Paharpur 3P
Oct 2010 - Mar 2013 (2 years 5 months)
Managed packaging development activities including testing and validation, along with process optimization and quality improvement initiatives to support customer-focused packaging solutions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIT Roorkee
Executive Program, Generative AI & LLM Engineering
Executive Program in Generative AI & LLM Engineering (pursuing) to enhance future-ready leadership and AI-enabled capabilities.
Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP)
Postgraduate Diploma, Packaging Technology
PG Diploma in Packaging Technology, focused on building technical expertise for packaging innovation and development.
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), New Delhi
Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma
Six Sigma Green Belt certification to strengthen quality and process improvement capabilities.
ASSET
Sustainability Superuser Certification, Sustainability
ASSET Sustainability Superuser certification to support sustainability initiatives.
CCS University
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)
B.Sc. (PCM) covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Availability
Location
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