Cielo Executive Search is seeking a Vice President of Protective Innovation & Development on behalf of our client, Sealed Air (SEE). SEE designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient.

SEE's people are entrepreneurial innovators and problem solvers committed to bringing unique insights and solutions to the needs of its customers, stakeholders, and society. SEE is creating a community of inventors, problem solvers, and future makers who are passionate about fulfilling our purpose.

SEE generated $5.3 billion in revenue in 2022 and has approximately 16,300 employees who serve customers in 120 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Cielo Talent is seeking an innovative and visionary Vice President of Innovation & Development, Packaging to spearhead our mission of creating groundbreaking packaging solutions. In this pivotal role, you will lead a global team of talented engineers, scientists, and designers to drive the development and delivery of cutting-edge material, automation, and equipment solutions that exceed customer expectations and propel our growth.

As the VP of Innovation & Development, you will pioneer the creation of advanced packaging solutions using diverse materials like polymers, fibers, and natural resources. You will unify regional and multi-disciplinary innovation groups to foster collaboration and maximize performance, establishing a design philosophy that differentiates the Client as a total solutions leader. With a material-agnostic approach, you will accelerate product development cycles, forge strategic partnerships, and collaborate closely with global leadership, sales, marketing, and insights teams to shape product roadmaps and category strategies.

You will design and implement a long-term sustainable innovation strategy (product and technology) for materials, equipment, and total system solutions to deliver an ambitious profitable growth plan. Re-energizing the culture of customer intimacy, curiosity, and creativity, you will drive a significant increase in innovation vitality while streamlining and optimizing engineering talent to enhance efficiencies and developmental capabilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, or related field; experience in commercial-oriented and Innovation and Development roles preferred.