Lynne Caldwell

Responsible for global sustainable packaging strategy to ensure regulatory readiness and compliance. Drive roadmap execution and progress tracking aligned with corporate sustainability goals, engage cross functional teams to provide internal guidance and mitigate EPR fees, and represent the company in industry coalitions to stay ahead of evolving regulatory and sustainability expectations.

Led the development, creation and implementation of Shiseido’s roadmap, guidelines and sustainable packaging strategy. Ensured compliance with evolving packaging regulations, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) standards, and global sustainability practices across multiple regions. Integrated carbon footprint reduction techniques to assess environmental impact and drive packaging innovations. Managed budgets and reported on sustainability KPIs. Educated the company on sustainability best practices, fostering cross-functional collaboration to implement sustainable guideline compliant technologies and process improvements. Engaged stakeholders and suppliers to promote new technologies, enhancing overall sustainability and reporting.

Led the creation of a Packaging Center of Excellence, driving packaging innovation, development, optimization, sourcing, quality, technical support, and standardization for personal care brands. Achieved $2.6M in cost savings on value brands and enhanced Coast Care’s sustainability by incorporating 50% PCR in packaging material. Collaborated cross-functionally to optimize the technical transfers process, incorporating new testing protocols to mitigate risks and ensure successful packaging performance.

Led packaging engineering innovation and development for 350+ SKUs, driving technical excellence across design, development, sustainability, testing, quality, and risk assessment. Engineered consumer-preferred packaging solutions while driving continuous cost reductions through material optimization, supplier changes, and process improvements. Delivered $400,000 in savings in the first year through label sourcing, exceeding goals by 300%. Developed strategic supplier strategies, overseeing $40 million in packaging components and negotiating favorable pricing. Established a comprehensive QA program for the Personal Care division, initiating third-party manufacturing audits and promptly resolving quality issues. Stayed at the forefront of industry trends and regulatory changes. Managed packaging risk assessments to ensure consistent performance and timely delivery.