Smithers are excited to announce that Advanced Recycling Workshop will take place on June 4, 2024 (Singapore time UTC/GMT+08:00), kicking off Sustainability in Packaging Asia 2024!
Content was very information and had various touch points and point of views. - Packaging Innovation for APAC, Haleon
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Smithers are excited to announce that Advanced Recycling Workshop will take place on June 4, 2024 in Singapore, kicking off Sustainability in Packaging Asia 2024!
In 2024 we are focusing on global advanced recycling trends, success stories, regulation development, different recycling technologies and more. As an attendee at Advanced Recycling, you can expect to...
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Angelin Yang is the Leader of Circular Economy Business, APAC (Ex-Greater China) at SABIC where she brings over 15 years of commercial experience in the petrochemical industry. Having worked with several multinational companies, Angelin has managed portfolios ranging from fossil-based polymers to recycled and bio-based polymers. She is dedicated to exploring and implementing advanced recycling technologies and strategies to reduce environmental impact while promoting economic viability. Angelin’s work involves close collaboration with local businesses and stakeholders to adapt and thrive in the evolving landscape of resource recycling. Her leadership is characterized by a deep understanding of both the challenges and potentials that define the current environmental agenda in the petrochemical sector.
Plastic Energy is a leader in the chemical recycling of end-of-life plastic waste. Since 2019, Ying has led Plastic Energy’s commercial and project activities in Asia, developing a pipeline across the region from the company’s Asian base in Singapore. She also holds the role of Chief Sustainability Officer and is a member of the company’s Senior Management Team with responsibility for the company’s overall sustainability strategy. Ying started her career in the British Government, where she led research in 10 Downing St and served a number of roles working in national transport and international development, and was previously Head of Asia at strategic advisory firm Global Counsel. Ying also has capital markets experience and is a CFA charter holder.
Suhas Dixit is an entrepreneur and seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the field of advanced recycling and biofuels. As a chemist and inventor with 12 patents in pyrolysis and pyrolysis oil purification, Suhas is committed to developing technologies that transform plastic and biomass waste into high-quality liquids. As the founder and CEO of APChemi, Suhas has led the company in delivering 47 successful projects in plastic pyrolysis and oil purification. His innovative solutions have gained global recognition as a driving force in plastic circularity and decarbonisation. He is a sought-after keynote speaker at international forums on Plastic/Biomass Pyrolysis, Chemicals/ Advanced Recycling, Plastic Waste Management and Sustainability. With a strong commitment to driving positive change, Suhas is dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that address critical global challenges, such as plastic and biomass waste management, circular economy, and decarbonization. His extensive knowledge and experience in developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies have led to numerous successful projects and patents in the field of advanced recycling and biofuels.
Cassie is mainly responsible for consulting projects in the Asian market, covering tires, materials, packaging and other industries. She joined Smithers for more than two years . Prior to that, she had three years of consulting experience. As a team member based in Suzhou China, Cassie supports consulting team to provide solutions for solving issues and improving efficiency to clients. Recently Cassie presented Smithers outlook on OTR tire market at China Rubber Conference in Qingdao, China. The white paper Sustainability in Tire - 6 Ways The Tire Industry Is Addressing Sustainability she is responsible for, will be published during our conference.
Chan Kwee Lin is Asia Pacific Advanced Recycling and Sustainability General Manager for ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, develops and applies next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world’s growing needs for energy and high-quality chemical products.
Kwee Lin had various commercial sales and marketing experience with ExxonMobil for the past 26 years.
Most recently he held the position of South Asia Polyethylene Market Development General Manager. Before being appointed this position, he held several roles in Sales, Marketing and operation functions in China, North America and Asia Pacific.
Kwee Lin holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from National University of Singapore.
Richard Smith is the Sustainability Director for Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific.
Richard is a Chemical Engineer and has worked in the packaging industry for over 30 years focused heavily on innovation and enabling brand owners to become more circular through responsible packaging solutions.
In 2013 Richard was made a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Packaging for significant contribution to the development of innovative plastics packaging.
More recently in 2020, Richard was appointed as a non-executive Director of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO).