FPA launches emerging leadership council

The ELC’s mission will be accomplished by educating youth on the purpose and benefits of flexible packaging; attracting and retaining talent within the industry; first-hand experience driving objectives set forth by the FPA; and collaborative promotion of innovative and sustainable ideas to key external stakeholders.

Jonathan Quinn, e-commerce packaging market manager for Nova Chemicals and the chair of the ELC stated: ‘During the past eight months, the flexible packaging industry has proven how critical we are to the everyday life of consumers, and flexible packaging continues to be the most sustainable solution for a variety of applications. While we have tremendous talent throughout the industry, we need the next generation of great minds to push us and solve tomorrow’s challenges.’ 

One of the ELC’s first projects was to develop a series of videos that discuss how the industry responded to the Covid-19 pandemic, sustainability in packaging, and the importance of workforce development. The videos are available on the FPA website.

‘It’s exciting to be part of an association that is looking toward the future of the flexible packaging industry and the development of our up and coming leaders,’ said Adrianne Tipton, senior vice president, innovation for Novolex, and the vice chair of the ELC. ‘The videos our group has put out really demonstrate how critical value chain collaboration is for the success and future of our industry. It will take all of us, including the next generation of talent, to enable the continued growth and sustainability of the flexible packaging industry.’