Michael Markarian

CEO @ Contempo Specialty Packaging

About

Just published my first book: Sustainable Packaging Revolution! Grab a copy: SustainablePackagingBook.com CEO of Contempo Specialty Packaging, global leader in beautiful child resistant custom packaging. Contempo Specialty Packaging started in 2017 and is a branch of my family business, Contempo Packaging, which was founded in 1978 in Providence, Rhode Island originally as a jewelry packaging company. I'm passionate about all things sustainable packaging! Started a podcast in 2020, published a book in 2025, and launched a platform to help CPG brands find sustainable packaging suppliers (fast) called PackagedSustainable.com. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to collaborate!

Country

United States

City

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Industry

Packaging & Containers

Skill

Employee Hiring, Raising Finance, Team Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Social Media, Product Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Recruiting, Start-ups, Leadership, Sales, Project Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning

Experience

CEO

Contempo Specialty Packaging

2017-11 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Providence, RI

Global leader in beautiful custom packaging. Innovative child resistant options available, including several patents.

Host

Sustainable Packaging Show

2020-9 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

Stay up to date on all things sustainable packaging!

Founder and CEO

Mount Dream

2014-11 - 2017-7 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Boston, MA

A platform to help entrepreneurs test market their ideas. Launched using Kickstarter and at the time was the 5th most successful Web project of all time.