Pakka, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Eduardo Estrada as the new CEO of Pakka USA.
With over 30 years of agricultural and food industry experience, Eduardo is uniquely qualified to navigate essential transformations for a cleaner planet. He envisages an ambitious journey for Pakka USA, commencing with establishing the first production site in Guatemala, which is expected to be the largest facility in the world for compostable flexible packaging & molded fiber, as per the statement.
He holds a degree in Agriculture and Food Science from California Polytechnic State University, as well as an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Phoenix, Arizona. His extensive career has seen him in crucial leadership roles across the Latin American food and agriculture sector. Further, his professional achievements include tenures as CEO of Corporation San Diego in Guatemala and key positions at global giants like Bayer Crop Science, DSM, and Syngenta, according to the statement.
Ved Krishna, Strategy Head, Pakka India, said, ‘We are on a global quest to scale regenerative packaging solutions and the only way this is possible is by having the right leadership and talent in place. We are fortunate to have Eduardo lead our Americas’ venture especially since he comes with vast experience and know-how for managing scaled operations in similar domains in both Latin and North American markets. He is also deeply aligned to Pakka’s philosophy of contributing towards each stakeholder and enabling each team member to grow towards their highest potential.”
Eduardo Estrada, CEO, Pakka USA said, “I am honoured to join the team at Pakka USA and embark on this exhilarating journey toward a greener planet. We stand on the precipice of change, armed with a mission to transform agricultural waste into innovative, compostable food packaging. This opportunity aligns with the critical needs of our time, and I am committed to leveraging it to make a substantial and enduring difference.”
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