Dr Sudhir Naik holds a Ph. D in Polymer Science from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), formerly known as the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT). He has worked in the packaging industry for more than 40 years. Dr Naik has worked in senior management roles in more than 30 countries across America, Europe and Asia. His work profile spans across diverse areas including film manufacturing and its conversion processes to FMCG consumer usage of packaging materials.

He started his career as a Product Development officer in Asia’s largest BoPET (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate) plant operated by Garware Plastics and Polyester Ltd (now known as Garware High-tech Films Ltd). In a career spanning 4 decades, his expertise has encompassed core professional areas including project erection and commissioning, new product development, process improvement, barrier coatings, sustainable packaging, product development, and technical support to converting processes such as printing, lamination, extrusion coating /lamination.

Dr Naik has also tutored diverse industry personnel ranging from machine floor operators to Managers through interactive classroom trainings.