Meet the team
Get to know the people behind MPkgS.
Tim Barbary
ChairTim is the Chair of the Midlands Packaging Society and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). With 30+ years of global procurement experience...
Jeremy Plimmer
Vice ChairJeremy Plimmer has 40 years of experience in the security-related print and packaging industry and is a Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Fellow…
Ian Morris
Secretary & TreasurerIan has worked in the packaging industry for over 40 years, including companies such as DS Smith where he gained the IOP’s Diploma in Packaging Technology, Boots Contract ...
Suzanne Lim
Digital SpecialistSuzanne Lim is an experienced End to End Project Manager at Nestle Coffee (Beverage Division) in Zone Europe. With expertise in FMCG operational management, she focuses on large-scale…
Keith Barnes
Committee MemberKeith Barnes is a Chartered Scientist and Environmentalist, a past Chairman of The Packaging Society, and a Fellow of the Institute of Packaging. He has lectured internationally, written...
Allan Hayles
Committee MemberAllan has more than 40 years of experience in the packaging industry. He pioneered the development of supermarket packs, including the Mega Packs for Macro stores and Sainsbury's...
Liam Barbary
Committee MemberLiam Barbary, a BA (hons) graduate in business administration and Fellow of the IOM3, brings over 18 years of expertise in the flexible packaging industry. With experience in...
Dr. Nikki Clark
Committee MemberDr. Nikki Clark is a distinguished lecturer in Design at Loughborough University’s School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA). SDCA is renowned for being the top-ranking UK institution...
Bob Smith
Committee MemberBob is a highly experienced professional with 40+ years of expertise in packing procurement. He has worked for renowned companies like Palitoy, Bostik, Potter & Moore...
Emily Hilditch
Committee MemberEmily has enjoyed a career in packaging for almost 10 years with SC Johnson Professional (formerly Deb – home of the Swarfega brand) where she gained the IOM3 Level...
Victoria Whyley
Committee MemberVictoria has over 25 years of global experience within the packaging industry, working for companies including Boots, Molson Coors, Wilko and Aldi.
Victoria is a Fellow ...
Patrick Poitevin
Committee MemberPatrick is an experienced packaging professional with 45 years of expertise in innovation, engineering and development for global brands like Mondelez, Nestlé, Marks & Spencer, Campina, COTY and...
Member Benefits
A chance to meet like-minded people within the industry, gaining key insights and invaluable networking connections.
