THE STORY BEHIND FEMPACK
Ever since the network‘s establishment in 2016, Fempack by Packbridge congregates women for mutual professional and personal development and sharing knowledge, boosting creativity and empowerment as well as increasing the competitive advantage of the industry.
Fempack is driven by a steering group of the members of Packbridge.The network functions as a forum for the dissemination of the accumulated knowledge as well as the development of female professionals and their expertise within the packaging value chain under the umbrella of Packbridge.
When: September 9, 2020
Time: 12.00-12.45
Where: WHEREVER YOU ARE, DIGITAL
Host: Fempack by Packbridge
When: December 15, 2020Time: 15.00-16.00Where: WHEREVER YOU ARE, DIGITALHost: Fempack by Packbridge
When: March 11, 2021Time: 12.00-13.00Where: WHEREVER YOU ARE, DIGITALHost: Fempack by Packbridge
When: November 9, 2022Time: 13.00-16.00Where: Ingvar Kamprad Design Centrum (IKDC), LundHost: Fempack by Packbridge
Packaging Specialist
DS Smith Packaging
Managing Director
Ecol Studio Consulting
Read Consuelo’s motivation
“Women’s presence in Ecol Studio S.p.A. has always been strong, not only in operational positions but in managing roles as well. The company succeded in business growth and development thanks to the contribution of women, who have been able to develop new skills, manage challenging tasks, network with stakeholders and bring innovation to the company while growing up a family and taking action in their social life and communities.
Woman’s personal and professional development are strictly connected in our vision, because they strengthen each other. This concept needs to be spread as loud as possible and above all in working sectors where women are still very few.
Having the opportunity to share my experience within Fempack network is important. Doing that by joining the steering group, where I can learn from other successful women’s experiences, and strive to generate a positive impact on several organisations is even more so, it is a strategic choice for my personal development and for the continuous improvement of Ecol Studio.”
Packaging Developer
Orkla Foods
Read Hannah’s motivation
“It can be a big challenge to be a woman in a man dominated work field. To be surrounded by women in a network, like Fempack, can be inspiring, comforting and less stressful. It seems like some women speak more freely and the creativity reaches new levels. I believe we need this for an even better future both for females in the technical Industry, but also for an improved sociality and business.
Personally, I like to improve also in my work field by distributing and supporting where I can. Therefore I joined Fempack steering group.”
Senior Key Account Manager
Skanem
Read Helena’s motivation
“Being part of such networks as Fempack is a great way to meet other women in the industry, exchange experience, stay on top of what is happening in the market, see trends, and influence the industry from a female perspective. I am glad to share the know-how from Skanem’s expertise in labels in packaging and my own professional experience through Fempack activities.”
Project leader, Ph D
Lund University
Read Josefin’s motivation
“To me it is very inspiring to meet people with different perspectives around societal and technical solutions for a sustainable future. Since there still are less women working with technical solutions, it is important to take every opportunity to promote and interact with women to also get female perspectives and contributions on sustainable solutions for the future.”
Marketing and Project Manager
Returpack/Pantamera
Read Lil’s motivation
“For me, it is a great honour to join the Fempack steering group. I hope to contribute with the consumer perspective and soft values. Having the female perspective in the packaging industry is enriching for every part, and Fempack is doing a great job supporting the women in the industry.
From Returpacks perspective, it´s also essential to continually raise the important question of sustainability and circularity, both in packaging and manufacturing.”
Packaging Development Leader
IKEA
Read Maja’s motivation
“In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need to actively work to reach gender equality, but within the packaging field, women are still not as highly represented as we could be. I want to be part of the movement! Through connecting with other females in the packaging industry and sharing experience and knowledge, Fempack can inspire, support and push females to go above and beyond within our field.
It’s an honour to represent IKEA in this forum where we can strive for even more diversity and equality within our professional field. The Fempack network is a great place to listen and learn from our peers, and I look forward to being part of the Fempack steering group.”
Sales Manager
Frontpac
Read Sandra’s motivation
“There is no difference regarding competence or knowledge when it comes to gender, that’s fact not assuming, but there are differences when it comes to soft values and attitude regarding male/female and that’s one of my motivations to be a part of Fempack steering group in a male dominated world. I’m happy to be a part of a company as FrontPac who value gender equality so I can have the ability to work for a more sustainable labor market.”
Business Development
Packbridge AB
Read Svetlana’s motivation
“For Packbridge it goes without saying to work with the Sustainable Development Goals. No doubt, that employee’s satisfaction, competitive advantage of a company and well-being of our society are directly connected with gender, diversity and equality. Moreover, “gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world” (United Nations).
Personally, it is a pleasure and honour for me to be a part of the Fempack steering group, work together with the very competent female professionals, share knowledge, learn more from each other and gain deeper understanding of interactions and dynamics in the entire packaging value chain. Last but not least, it is energising and fun!”
Project Manager Sustainability & Digitalisation
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Read Tatjana’s motivation
“RISE works with research, development and innovation. It is in our core to act as curious and creative entrepreneurs, which we powerfully enable by gender and also age diversity in our project teams. Of totally 3 000 colleagues in Sweden and around the world, we are 39% women, including our CEO.I am truly excited to join the FEMPACK steering group and looking forward to sharing knowledge and best practices on impact of women in our common journey towards sustainable packaging industry!”
Technical Product Lead Packaging
Oatly
Read Teresa’s motivation
“More than ever, it is important that we connect and find ways to collaborate to be able to move forward towards a resilient and sustainable future. To be a part of the female network and to actively work to influence this movement gives me new important insights and a great network. To represent Oatly in this forum is a privilege, to be able to connect, to learn from each other, to be inspired & to inspire others is an essential building block to for a sustainable and gender equal future in the packaging industry.”
Packbridge is a member community that connects the packaging ecosystem for increased resilience and sustainable value. We are the largest packaging ecosystem cluster in Europe. Partially funded by Region Skåne.
Packbridge is a cluster for a connected, smart, and sustainable packaging ecosystem.
