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Yuvesveri Naidoo

Chester

Summary

My experience as a UL global leader in packaging has been built over 20 years of working across several regions and categories, more recently leading UL's global sustainability plastic agenda. Some achievements include: Pioneering processes and technologies to land market innovation, for example, the collection of black plastic in the UK. Developing the B&W Plastic and Net Zero Strategy that was the first to be signed off by the chairs of the regions, Designing and implementing global reporting and tracking framework that was deemed best practice by packaging community. My passion is to build and mentor teams to challenge the norm and achieve and communicate innovative solutions to difficult problems. I am ready for this role as packaging Director having demonstrated experience of operating at a senior level showing resilience diplomacy and assertiveness to deliver on the business objectives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Post Consumer Resin (PCR) Leader

One Packaging Centre (OPC), UL
05.2023 - Current
  • I am accountable for leading Unilever’s PCR technical and capability program to help enable the business groups achieve their commitments on PCR.

Senior Global Packaging Sustainability Manager

B&W, Unilever (UL)
04.2014 - 05.2023
  • Accountable for leading B&W global sustainable packaging program and team
  • Previously led Hair Category, however, the role had expanded across Hair and Skin Care since October 2022.

Packaging Development Manager

Unilever Global Deodorants R&D (UK)
03.2010 - 09.2014
  • I was accountable for the delivery of high-volume complex aerosol packaging systems and assemblies.

Assistant Packaging Manager

Unilever Global Home Care (Port Sunlight, UK)
09.2006 - 03.2010
  • I was accountable for delivering packaging workstream on innovation projects for the Global Laundry category.

Assistant Packaging Manager

UL Regional Home Care R&D, (South Africa)
06.2000 - 09.2006
  • Recruited as an R&D laundry product & packaging development technologist, developing specifications, supporting innovation projects and working with brand and customer teams to launch new laundry products into the South African market.

Packaging Development Manager

UL (Nigeria)
07.2005 - 10.2005
  • This secondment was a development opportunity to provide leadership on packaging R&D and support skills development in the Nigeria team.

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Research
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Critical Thinking

Additional Skills Information

English, Afrikaans, Fully operational on the development of a wide variety of packaging material formats and technologies: Rigid plastic technologies (EBM, IM, ISBM; Paper and Pulp, Flexibles (Sachets and Tubes, New material development, Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Risk Assessment/Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Motorsport, reading, long-distance running/hiking, Provided expertise and mentoring support for Big Bang Event (North West); New Scientist Live @ExCel Centre; Mentored Young Entrepreneur finalist in UL YE competition

Timeline

Post Consumer Resin (PCR) Leader

One Packaging Centre (OPC), UL
05.2023 - Current

Senior Global Packaging Sustainability Manager

B&W, Unilever (UL)
04.2014 - 05.2023

Packaging Development Manager

Unilever Global Deodorants R&D (UK)
03.2010 - 09.2014

Assistant Packaging Manager

Unilever Global Home Care (Port Sunlight, UK)
09.2006 - 03.2010

Packaging Development Manager

UL (Nigeria)
07.2005 - 10.2005

Assistant Packaging Manager

UL Regional Home Care R&D, (South Africa)
06.2000 - 09.2006
Yuvesveri Naidoo