Samir Pal

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About Samir Pal

As a decisive, strategic business planner & leader with 2+ decades of experience, I have demonstrated success in Packaging Design-Development-Execution, Supply Chain, Productivity & Value Engineering, Cost Analysis, Packaging Innovation & Renovation, People & Technology Capabilities across - FMCG and F&B industries. Ground-breaking success in driving - Sustainable Packaging Innovation & Renovation on providing multifunctional, innovative, value-added, cost-effective, eco-friendly packaging solutions in line with the business strategy Development and modification by suggesting new design opportunities, applying modern & unconventional techniques, studying various innovations, and upgrading existing designs Deployment of global strategies, global guidelines and process standardization Managing packaging portfolio projects ensuring compliance of packaging materials developed with current regulations, deadlines, budget, food safety and quality requirements, sustainability goals and brand standards. My career highlights include leading New Packaging Development projects, currently 70+ active initiatives across Glass, Paper and Plastic Packaging material. Delivered cost savings YOY and augmented improvement to the company's bottom line (over 3 years period) through the execution of several relaunches (packaging value optimization projects). Additionally, championed the roll-out of the Pack Renovation of Iconic McDowell’s N1W & N1 Celebration Rum in India and the Global Pack Renovation of Iconic Smirnoff Vodka in India. Amongst my peers, I am regarded for my outstanding relationship-building skills, strong communication abilities and exceptional emotional intelligence that excels in the matrix and hierarchical structures. Email ID: sk_pal@rediffmail.com