Packaging Director - Fashion & Lifestyle

Michael Page; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading international product solutions company, is seeking a senior packaging leader to define and drive global packaging strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market plans. You will oversee end-to-end product development, collaborate with sourcing, operations, and supply chain teams, and lead initiatives for recyclability and sustainable packaging solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in packaging or related fields, global or regional leadership experience, and fluency in English,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, Business, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in packaging, product management, sourcing, commercial, or business development roles.
• Strong background within apparel, consumer products, retail packaging, or related industries.
• Proven success building and executing product-line or category strategies on a regional or global scale.
• Deep understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, sourcing, costing, and supplier management.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate customer needs into profitable solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organisation.
• Exposure to M&A, business integration, or portfolio consolidation initiatives is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability, responsible sourcing, packaging regulations, and ESG trends.
• Fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global packaging strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market plans.
• Drive portfolio growth, category expansion, product lifecycle management, and innovation initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, customer demands, regulatory developments, and competitive activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Develop scalable packaging solutions that address customer needs while driving commercial success.
• Build strong relationships with strategic customers and support major business development initiatives.
• Lead the development of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Drive initiatives focused on recyclability, circularity, responsible sourcing, and material optimisation.
• Ensure products meet global regulatory requirements and customer sustainability expectations
• Oversee end-to-end product development from concept through commercialisation and global rollout.
• Collaborate closely with sourcing, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful execution.
• Improve efficiency through standardisation, process optimisation, and supplier performance management.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Support acquisition assessments, integration activities, portfolio alignment, and synergy realisation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Global packaging experience

Languages: English, Cantonese, andMand

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Engineering/Materials Science/Supply Chain/Business

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international product solutions company supporting globally recognised fashion and lifestyle brands. With an extensive worldwide network spanning sourcing, product development, sustainability, supply chain, and compliance solutions, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This newly created leadership position will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its global packaging division.

Global Leadership Exposure

• Global Leadership Exposure
• Strategic & Executive Visibility

Job Description

• Define and execute the global packaging strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market plans.
• Drive portfolio growth, category expansion, product lifecycle management, and innovation initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, customer demands, regulatory developments, and competitive activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Develop scalable packaging solutions that address customer needs while driving commercial success.
• Build strong relationships with strategic customers and support major business development initiatives.
• Lead the development of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Drive initiatives focused on recyclability, circularity, responsible sourcing, and material optimisation.
• Ensure products meet global regulatory requirements and customer sustainability expectations
• Oversee end-to-end product development from concept through commercialisation and global rollout.
• Collaborate closely with sourcing, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful execution.
• Improve efficiency through standardisation, process optimisation, and supplier performance management.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Support acquisition assessments, integration activities, portfolio alignment, and synergy realisation initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, Business, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in packaging, product management, sourcing, commercial, or business development roles.
• Strong background within apparel, consumer products, retail packaging, or related industries.
• Proven success building and executing product-line or category strategies on a regional or global scale.
• Deep understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, sourcing, costing, and supplier management.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate customer needs into profitable solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organisation.
• Exposure to M&A, business integration, or portfolio consolidation initiatives is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability, responsible sourcing, packaging regulations, and ESG trends.
• Fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

What's On Offer

Attractive package will be offered to the shortlisted candidate.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7135352