Sumanta Singha

Background

About Sumanta Singha

Disruptive Packaging Innovation Leader with profound expertise in leading R&D, Idea To-Market Roadmap, Go-To-Market Plans, Packaging Material and Recycling Strategies based on a circular economy approach, in line with sustainability, top & bottom-line profitability goals. Throughout my career, I have led complete Packaging Development, Testing & QA Lifecycle, for the delivery of high-quality, commercially feasible, world-class, premier, aesthetically pleasing, consumer-centric and sustainable Packaging Solutions in line with Technical Specifications, International Quality & EHS Standards Key Driver to Change/ Innovation: Introduced new concepts like Honeycomb Packaging, Security Cap, IML Container for Pulp Packaging, Micro–Oven Proof Paper Tray, Shrink Pack in Glassware Packaging, Conipail Packing, DRD Cans, for the first time in Indian & Asian Markets. Credited for driving, Digital Brand Protection, Lean, VE, Process Improvement/ Automation, Covert, Nano Pixel Technology Initiatives for brand authentication, increased quality, productivity, cost, time and resource savings, helping companies gain market leadership, preventing tampering, counterfeiters, reputational losses Entrepreneur & Thought Leader; Recognized by seniors as a Problem-Solver & Go-Getter and by Colleagues & Friends as Collaborative & Trustworthy always willing to help people. I have led and mentored highly talented teams with an equal desire to win, work with limited resources, manage challenging tasks and deliver excellent results. Attended various Packaging Fairs at Intel Pack, Gulf Pack, Arab Plast, Gulf Beauty. In my free time, I like driving, and remaining updated with the latest technology, innovation and trends in the packaging domain Key Milestones: During my present association with ALLANASONS as GM: Strategically introduced: Disruptive Packaging Innovation like IML Container for Pulp Packaging, Micro–Oven Proof Paper Tray for RTE/RTC Products, Fully Water Repellent Paper which will eliminate shrink packaging operations at line Customise Label Development which can be put on the product at -24 degrees and will have a tamper evidence feature in it, leading to better inventory control, better services and faster go-to-market time At ease in networking with global stakeholders, vendors, technology partners and senior leadership for streamlined operations, ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement of packaging materials crucial project technology transfers, adapting companies as per rapidly-changing global environments.