Samiullah Khan

1) Deliver advanced technical support to factories, resolving complex packaging quality incidents and minimizing production downtime.
2) Drive the successful transfer and deployment of new packaging equipment at plant level, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.
3) Lead and develop high-performing teams by setting clear objectives, monitoring KPIs, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
4) Collaborate with Purchasing and Quality teams to approve (homologate) new packaging materials, molds, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical, regulatory, and safety standards while reducing risk.
5) Oversee and validate supplier packaging production, guaranteeing adherence to technical specifications, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements, contributing to cost optimization and product reliability.
1) Deliver advanced technical support to factories, resolving complex packaging quality incidents and minimizing production downtime. 2) Drive the successful transfer and deployment of new packaging equipment at plant level, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency. 3) Lead and develop high-performing teams by setting clear objectives, monitoring KPIs, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. 4) Collaborate with Purchasing and Quality teams to approve (homologate) new packaging materials, molds, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical, regulatory, and safety standards while reducing risk. 5) Oversee and validate supplier packaging production, guaranteeing adherence to technical specifications, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements, contributing to cost optimization and product reliability.

1) Led packaging development across Innovation, New Product Development (NPD), re-innovations, and product relaunches, delivering projects on time while coordinating cross-functional teams for seamless execution.
2) Implemented value-engineered packaging solutions that reduced costs by up to 15-20% without compromising performance across the end-to-end food supply chain
3) Developed and maintained packaging material specifications, enhancing traceability, supplier control, and operational efficiency across multiple product lines.
4) Supported promotional campaigns by creating seasonal and limited-edition packaging formats, achieving 100% alignment with marketing strategies and on-schedule launch delivery.
5) Partnered with Brand and Marketing teams to optimize artwork design and print quality, managing the end-to-end artwork process from agency briefing to pre-press approval, reducing errors by 20% and streamlining supplier workflows.

1) Led end-to-end packaging development for key FMCG, Food, Dairy, and
Beverage accounts, delivering compliant, innovative, and high-performance
solutions.
2) Drove strategic packaging initiatives, achieving up to 20% cost savings and
optimizing supply chain efficiency.
3) Applied advanced packaging expertise to enhance material selection, formats,
traceability, and supplier control.
4) Collaborated with top clients—including Almarai, Danone, PepsiCo (Tropicana),
and Baby Joy (Unicharm)—to deliver tailored, high-impact packaging solutions.

1) Began career in London, leading packaging material development for key Food, Dairy, Beverage, and FMCG accounts, applying technical expertise to ensure compliance, performance, and operational alignment.
2) Designed and implemented innovative packaging solutions for major clients including Kingsmill, Birdseye, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, and Waitrose, delivering enhanced value, cost efficiencies, and supply chain optimization.
3) Managed customer orders, leveraging deep account knowledge and manufacturing insights to recommend adjustments, ensuring seamless alignment with production capabilities and brand requirements.
4) Built on this foundation to later lead end-to-end packaging development for prestigious Middle East clients—including Almarai, Danone, PepsiCo (Tropicana), Baby Joy (Unicharm), Nadec, and Al Rashid Bakery—driving up to 20% cost savings, operational efficiency, and high-impact packaging solutions across new products, re-innovations, relaunches, and promotional formats.