GPI CEO Doss Keynotes PPC Fall Meeting, Board Elects Laura Brodie As 2023 Chair Lessons in leadership, sustainability, resiliency, design, innovation, and the global economic outlook were just some of the critical topics dis- cussed at the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) recent Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference in Austin, TX, which featured Mike Doss, Presi- dent and Chief Executive Officer of Graphic Packaging International (GPI).
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With a record number of conference newcomers and the highest con- ference attendance in 10 years, folding carton industry executives came together in Austin for three days of insight, networking, and camaraderie. In addition to exciting speakers, the meeting included a celebration of the winners for both the 2022 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition and the 2022 Paperboard Packaging Alliance’s Student De- sign Challenge. Keynote speaker Mike Doss discussed the power of fiber-based consumer packaging, GPI’s vision for the future, and the importance of cultivating an engaged and empowered workplace culture. Throughout his presentation, Doss promoted new product innovation saying, “We strongly believe paperboard packaging can win against plastic. The end use consumers are looking for alternatives to plastic where it makes sense. Fiber-based consumer packaging is poised for growth in support of a circular economy.” Doss expressed a realistic vision for industry growth saying, “We’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for progress in sustainability. With so much plastic, and with the power of rigid boxes, there is an op- portunity for plastic needs to dissipate. At this point, because of the in- novation coming out of our industry, I think it’s fair to say that it’s not hard to see a world without shrink wrap and rings on bottles.” Until then, Doss is dedicated to producing unique paperboard packaging designs that meet customer needs and can be manufactured commercially, saying, “Being able to execute innovative thoughts and ideas allows us to create the biggest pie possible, so we can work on taking the biggest share of those pies.” Doss affirmed the value of an engaged and inspired workforce to reach company goals saying, “The days of just 10 people making all the Mike Doss, President & CEO of Graphic Packaging International, addresses key paperboard packaging industry leaders on leadership lessons, the future of the industry, and workforce retention during PPC’s recent Fall Meeting & Leader- ship Conference in Austin, Texas.
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