June 2026 Talent Bulletin: Packaging & Labeling Leaders Making an Impact

In the world of recruiting, the best talent rarely stays visible for long. That's why each month, Osakana Consulting casts a wider net to bring exceptional packaging and labeling professionals to the surface. This month's catch features commercial leaders who have driven revenue growth, secured major accounts, launched new business platforms, and helped packaging organizations navigate growth, transformation, and market expansion.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your sales organization, expand into new markets, or add proven leadership to your team, these professionals are worth a closer look.

Chief Commercial Officer | Packaging Growth & Transformation

Charlotte, NC

With more than 20 years of experience across global packaging, consumer products, and industrial manufacturing, this executive has built a career around driving revenue growth, commercial transformation, and enterprise value creation. Most recently, he has led commercial strategy for an $850M+ molded fiber and rigid packaging business serving more than 1,400 accounts across North and South America.

His background combines large-scale sales leadership, M&A integration, strategic account management, and business transformation. He has worked extensively with molded fiber, rigid packaging, foodservice packaging, retail packaging, and sustainable packaging solutions while leading teams across sales, marketing, product management, and global account management.

Notable Impact

• Built a molded fiber packaging business from $0 to $350M in just 18 months.
• Added $280M in revenue through the acquisition and integration of three packaging companies.
• Secured more than $700M in multi-year enterprise contracts.
• Personally closed a $60M+ annual packaging agreement with Walmart.
• Increased gross margins from 25% to more than 50% through pricing and commercial discipline.
• Helped drive division growth from $550M to $1.2B in less than four years.

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Sales Director | Healthcare & Specialty Packaging

Connecticut

A proven commercial leader with extensive experience in healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, and specialty packaging markets. Throughout her career, she has consistently combined strategic leadership, operational alignment, and commercial execution to drive revenue growth and build high-performing teams.

Currently leading a healthcare and specialty packaging division, she oversees a multi-functional team while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive growth, improve commercial processes, and strengthen customer relationships. Her experience includes leadership roles with PPC Flex, TC Transcontinental, Aptar, and Datwyler.

Notable Impact

• Accountable for $50M in annual revenue.
• Increased division revenue 5.5% year-over-year, with projected growth of 15%.
• Built and leads a commercial team spanning sales, customer service, engineering, and business development.
• Developed and manages a sales pipeline exceeding $100M.
• Increased new customer acquisition by 15%.
• Maintained customer service performance above 95% OTIF.
• Previously secured sales performance 11% above budget targets.

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National Account Executive | Labels & Packaging

Grand Rapids, MI

This label industry professional has spent more than a decade helping customers identify packaging solutions while building strong, long-term business relationships. Her background includes experience across national accounts, territory development, and new business acquisition within the label and packaging industry.

Known for her consultative approach and persistence, she has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to win business others could not secure and develop accounts into meaningful revenue contributors.

Notable Impact

• Landed a label account generating approximately $1.4M in annual sales.
• Built a label territory from $0 to more than $500,000 in annual sales in just over one year.
• Successfully converted a previously stalled opportunity into a recurring account worth more than $120,000 annually.
• Extensive experience developing new business through prospecting, networking, and relationship building.

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Packaging Sales Professional | Folding Cartons & Corrugated

New York

With more than 15 years of experience in the packaging industry, this sales professional has built a strong track record developing new business, managing key accounts, and guiding customers through complex packaging projects from concept through delivery. His experience spans folding cartons, corrugated packaging, consumer goods, food and beverage, health and beauty, nutraceuticals, and specialty markets.

He is particularly effective at building long-term customer relationships, collaborating across operations and production teams, and helping customers identify packaging solutions that align with both business and sustainability goals.

Notable Impact

• Generated more than $3M in annual revenue through long-term account development.
• Maintained $2.5M in annual sales during the pandemic through proactive customer engagement.
• Increased sales performance by 8–10% annually over multiple years.
• Expanded business into new markets and secured Fortune 500 customers.
• Increased portfolio performance by 30% year-over-year through consultative selling and relationship development.

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Interested in Learning More?

If one of these professionals aligns with your current hiring needs, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion. Osakana Consulting specializes exclusively in the packaging and labeling industry, connecting companies with proven leaders across sales, operations, manufacturing, and executive leadership.

Contact our team to learn more about any of this month's featured candidates.

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