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Our 60 of the Best list celebrates and recognises people in packaging who are making positive change happen in our industry, demonstrating leadership, entrepreneurship, vision, and passion. These fine individuals have been nominated by their industry peers and selected by PKN.

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The industry professionals on our 60 of the Best list are serving to advance packaging education, sustainability, recycling, materials and machinery innovation, and more.

Also, the future of Australia’s packaging industry is in the hands of the emerging new leaders. As part of the 60 of the Best list, PKN profiles 10 rising stars who have demonstrated outstanding application in their roles, high academic achievement, and recognition from industry peers and peak bodies.

The list is not exhaustive, nor is it ranked. People appear in alphabetical order and they are all making significant contributions to shaping our industry and they are driving us forward on our path to a sustainable future.

PKN acknowledges there are many other individuals who are working hard to achieve positive change in their companies and in the industry. We salute you.

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