Maurice Perret

• Responsible for identifying, driving, and commercializing emerging and existing packaging innovation and technology platforms relevant to brands, consumers, and shoppers.
• Strategically redesigned existing packaging, resulting in over $1M in material savings while upholding the company's commitment to sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
• Directed and implemented comprehensive packaging support initiatives, integrating sustainable materials and design enhancements across all brands within the Legrand AV.
• Strategically designed and implemented new packaging solutions with a focus on lean manufacturing principles, leveraging extensive expertise in material properties. Spearheaded strategic cost optimization efforts, identifying high-cost areas and implementing value engineering and Design Thinking methodologies to enhance profitability.
• Enhanced technical capabilities across the team to align with the global packaging vision and digital-first strategies. Developed and drove the agenda for packaging, focusing on talent development initiatives within North America.
• Led sustainability projects to eliminate 80% of single-use plastic in packaging materials amounting to 46 tons, and to reduce 15% of packaging weight amounting to 200 tons.
• Led the new packaging development by delivering on creative design visions and presenting new concepts, technologies, and delivery systems across the organization.
• Oversee the development, documentation, and dissemination of comprehensive packaging specifications, along with coordinating qualification testing procedures to ensure the validation of specifications.
• Orchestrated comprehensive label management system leveraging Bartender and SAP, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of labeling processes across all product lines.
• Strategically coach and offered mentorship and comprehensive training programs to the team, imparting advanced expertise in design principles and methodology

• Expertly developed and managed packaging strategies across diverse business segments ranging from consumer products to enterprise solutions, ensuring alignment with overarching corporate objectives and market demands.
• Managed cross-functional projects with global ODM’s and suppliers across different regions (APJ, EMEA, and The Americas).
• Led execution of packaging components for a growing product portfolio, ensuring alignment with the company's innovative and quality standards.
• Delivered comprehensive progress presentations to key stakeholders, including business partners, executive leadership, and external collaborators, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strategically revamped packaging designs, resulting in substantial cost savings amounting to millions for clients through the elimination of excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Coordinated sample approvals and managed packaging press runs, ensuring that all packaging components met quality and design standards.

• Led the strategic development of innovative packaging designs tailored for the Health and Beauty Care & Cosmetic Industries, orchestrating cost-effective solutions that harmonized with overarching marketing strategies and budgetary considerations.
• Oversaw comprehensive feasibility studies for new packaging concepts, considering function, manufacturability, cost, tooling estimates, and risk assessment.
• Effectively oversaw and directed multi-function & multi-cultural teams of designers, graphics artists, and packaging engineers, fostering collaboration, and ensuring cohesive execution of packaging initiatives.
• Accountable for overseeing end-to-end packaging design and optimization initiatives for clients, from initial scoping and conceptualization through to final manufacturing, ensuring alignment with client objectives and delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Conceptualized, developed, and implemented new designs for multiple projects using different types of materials such as polymers, cartons, glass, corrugated, foam, wood, and fiberboard.
• Boosted market share by 20% through the strategic development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions, demonstrating forward-thinking leadership and commitment to exceptional service delivery.
• Led cross-functional collaborations within Fortune 500 companies to drive strategic packaging redesign initiatives, yielding cost savings surpassing five million dollars.