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I just ended my Day 2 of #IEUK24 and I had the pleasure of attending several insightful sessions, and I wanted to share some of my key takeaways that highlight the importance of resilience, sustainability, and demand generation in today's business landscape. Laura Tye and Philip Yarrow introduced today’s session and emphasized the importance of resilience, encouraging us to persevere through hardships. Laura reminded us that it's never too late to start anew and challenge ourselves despite setbacks & open ourselves to new opportunities. Victoria Stedman of British Airways discussed the travel industry’s challenges, including geopolitical issues, fluctuating fuel costs, and climate change. British Airways is recovering swiftly through advancements in fuel efficiency, sustainability, and the A321 neo aircraft. Daisy Thompson and Juetong Liang highlighted Nestlé Commitment to sustainability, noting that sourcing raw materials significantly impacts greenhouse gas emissions. Their Cocoa Plan and Milk Plan are vital steps towards achieving Net Zero by 2050. Aileen Nathan of Mondelēz International Shared innovations in sustainable packaging, such as using a chocolate shell egg for mini eggs, eliminating 28 million plastic pieces and 400 tonnes of cardboard. Improved palletization also reduced over 25,000 pallets, showcasing a successful return to consumer-favorite formats. Lydia Cronin of Bright Network differentiated B2B and B2C marketing, with B2B focusing on long-term relationships and B2C targeting individual consumer needs. She emphasized on demand generation as a strategic approach that bridges Marketing and Sales to drive revenue growth, leveraging compelling content, thought leadership, and freemium models. Charles Frost of AlphaSights highlighted the importance of unlocking human knowledge through both codified expertise and on-demand access to industry specialists. He discussed five sales profiles, emphasizing that successful Sales Executives in complex sales are often challengers and Relationship builders. Marie Fukuura of Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I gave insights on her transition from fashion to the alcoholic beverage industry, she also shed light on on-trade and off-trade sales channels and innovative nonalcoholic beer campaigns. These sessions have been incredibly enriching, reinforcing the value of resilience, sustainability, and innovative demand generation strategies in achieving business success. I'm excited to implement these insights and continue learning from such inspiring leaders! #BrightNetwork #IEUK #BritishAirways #Alphasights #Nestle #Budweiser #MondelezInternational

#TimesNowSummit2024 | Get ready to be inspired by Jean Touboul, CEO of Pernod Ricard India, at the Times Now Summit as he shares his vision for sustainable growth in the beverage industry and the role of innovation in driving India's unstoppable spirit. Dream Sports Pernod Ricard India Maruti Suzuki India Limited #TNSUMMIT2024 #TimesNow

Exciting Announcement! The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) invites its members to join a virtual site tour with Result Group, Herma, and Hanes on Monday, August 5th. Begin an informative journey with HERMA UK Ltd and Result Group, starting in their Demo Room. Virtually travel to Herma’s headquarters in Germany and then to Hanesbrands Inc., the early adopter of the Herma InNo Liner system, in Australia. Witness the award-winning (PIDA and Worldstar Awards) Herma InNo Liner in action and discover its significant sustainability and efficiency advantages. Key benefits at a glance: 🌱 Eliminates liner waste, reducing disposal costs 🌱 Decreases transport volume and weight, lowering CO2 emissions 🌱 Increases material per roll, leading to fewer roll changes 🌱 Minimises material consumption (no label feed or waste stripping) 🌱 Prevents issues with torn backing paper (no backing paper used) 🌱 Offers the flexibility of producing variable label lengths 🌱 Free from silicone and other additives 🌱 Requires less warehousing space due to more material per roll Following the tour, engage in a Q&A session with Sebastian Siccita, Group General Manager- Logistics, Hanes Australasia (HAA), Michael Dossor MAIP, Group General Manager, Result Group and Paul Rushton, Innovation Manager, Result Group. Book your place today https://lnkd.in/gvuC8SaA Find out more about Herma InNo Liner https://lnkd.in/gMUW2AmU #worldstarawards #innovation #sustainability #packagingindustry #packaginginnovation #sustainablefuture #pida2023 #australianinstitituteofpackaging #nolinerwaste #linerlesstechnology #labelling #nowastedisposalcosts #sustainablepackaging #InNoLiner #CO2Reduction #materialefficiency #logistics #enhancingconsumerengagement Nerida Kelton FAIP Ralph Moyle CPP FAIP Milos Kojic Paul Rushton

🌟 Exploring the Iconic Brand: Coca-Cola 🌟 Proud to share my latest presentation on the legendary brand Coca-Cola! This project was part of my learning journey at Digiperform, under the expert guidance of Umang Manocha. Through this analysis, I had the opportunity to dive deep into: ✅ Coca-Cola's Brand Positioning – How it consistently connects with consumers worldwide. ✅ Marketing Strategies – The creative campaigns that make Coca-Cola a global household name. ✅ Consumer Behavior – Understanding how Coca-Cola creates emotional bonds with its audience. ✅ Competitor Analysis – Learning how Coca-Cola maintains its edge in a fiercely competitive market. ✅ Sustainability Initiatives – Insights into their efforts towards a greener future. This project was an enriching experience, offering a comprehensive look at Coca-Cola’s branding, advertising tactics, and market influence. I’m incredibly grateful to be developing such skills as part of my training at Digiperform, honing both my research and presentation abilities. Would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on my work! Let’s connect and discuss more about branding strategies and marketing brilliance. #CocaCola #BrandAnalysis #DigitalMarketing #Digiperform #LearningJourney #MarketingInsights

6 wonderful years in Reckitt and continuing... Reckitt has given me vast experience, burnt fingers, learnt a lot, groomed myself large. Reckitt has given me #FreedomToSucceed and now, capable to do much bigger things than many years back. When I walk into the office every day - I feel the ownership; I connect with the purpose; I stay positive; I love the people around me; Reckitt and work is part of my life; Two things - I really feel touched in the company: 1) Whatever we do - it directly impacts people inside the company (Colleagues) and also outside the company (Partners and Consumers). 2) The sense of #Ownership and #FreedomToSucceed The following is one of the many recognitions, which I cherish always for the Community Work (1 in 40,000) - https://lnkd.in/gQt_f4Ft Thanks to all Dears - Leaders, Colleagues, Friends and Partners, who had made this possible in past, now and for future. #WeAreReckitt

Heading out to LA for AmericaPack Summit & am lucky enough to have the wife join & see some family a day early! Some key takeaways: 1. Don’t book flights that board before 6am. Great in theory, not in practice 2. Find wife a good carry on 3. Work on my Delta Air Lines status because Zone 6 just isn’t it 😂 Excited to spend the week learning more about different innovations in the packaging space. Moreover, we will also get to hear from different brands on their needs and future automation plans. No better way to understand the pulse of the market than hearing directly from those that are in the trenches daily. Listening is extremely powerful! Hope everyone has a great week!

You can work against change or with change. Reusable takeaway solutions are becoming mandatory, but there are no ready solutions that also guarantee sustainability performance. At #dunigroup we want to expand our capabilities and now take a majority share in German reuse solutions innovator #relevo. Reuse solutions need to be easy to use, single-use solutions need to be fossil free and recyclable. We can do both & it is great that real change can happen 😊

Strategic Partnership with suppliers are key to a successful procurement strategy. At Unilever, I have had the pleasure of developing and managing the partnerships with some of the largest companies of the world and the results that such partnerships have driven have been astounding! #unilever #procurement #strategy #supplierdevelopment #suppliermanagement #alpla #supplierstrategy #valuecreation #partnership #innovation #collaboration #vendordevelopment #vendormanagement #purchasing Atif Malik

Ambassadors of the past: at Vaess, working here means staying connected for life. In 2024, four remarkable, former employees of #Vaess, Dutch food engineers, formerly known as Vaessen-Schoemaker, were celebrating their 81st birthday. Together, Willy Heppenhuis, Jan Quist, Gerhard Schepers and Dick Coulier dedicated an extraordinary 145 years and 5 months of service to the company. Each of them, excelling in their own discipline, reflects with pride on a career, rich in impactful contributions and cherished memories at this unique organization. Jan Quist: "Together, we completed 145 years and 5 months of employment at Vaessen-Schoemaker. Each from our own discipline, we still feel proud of our time at this company, contributing to a legacy that continues to innovate and lead in food solutions." These four ambassadors of the past represent the foundation upon which Vaess has built its success: responsibility, quality, innovation, efficiency and dedication. While these principles were not defined in the same way at the time, they have been instrumental in shaping the company’s journey. Today, these values form the driving forces behind our vision for the future. At Vaess, loyalty goes beyond honoring the past; it’s about collaborating to create what comes next. Together with our partners and customers, we strive every day to develop food for tomorrow. Guided by the same spirit of collaboration and excellence, we innovate responsibly, efficiently, and with a focus on quality that ensures long-lasting impact. As we look ahead to our centennial milestone, we honor the past while staying firmly committed to shaping a future defined by innovation and connectedness. That’s why we say, at Vaess: “working here means staying connected for life.” #Vaess #foodfortomorrow #loyalty #innovation #ambassadors #connection

working on basics is only a sustainable solution to beat all kinds of challenges.