Food packaging supplier Sabert Corp. has appointed Richa Desai as chief sustainability and strategy officer.
Desai will report directly to CEO Paul McCann and will serve as an active member of the company’s global and North American leadership teams, according to a news release.
Desai previously served at Sabert from 2019 to 2021, where she was instrumental in establishing and building Earthtelligent, the company’s initial sustainability framework, the release said. During her tenure, she spearheaded key initiatives, including the production of Sabert’s first annual sustainability report and the launch of the Zero Waste to Landfill program, the company said.
“We are thrilled to welcome Richa back to the Sabert family,” McCann said in the release. “Her vast experience, passion for sustainability, and forward-thinking approach perfectly complement our commitment to being our customers’ trusted sustainable food packaging solutions provider. Richa’s leadership will be crucial to driving innovation that aligns with the company’s purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world.”
In her new role at Sabert, Desai will lead the company’s sustainability efforts and help shape and articulate Sabert’s strategic direction.
“I am excited to rejoin Sabert and lead its sustainability and strategy efforts,” Desai said in the release. “Sabert has always been at the forefront of innovation in sustainable food packaging. I am eager to push our efforts further to not only benefit our customers and employees but also set new industry standards for environmental stewardship.”
Most recently, Desai served as vice president of sustainability at Graham Packaging. Desai holds a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in design from the National Institute of Design and a bachelor’s degree in interior design from CEPT University.
