Christopher Waterhouse

Chris Waterhouse is Managing Director of iDi Pac Ltd, a member of the Packaging Collective Leadership team as well as a former Chairman of the UK Packaging Society.

Chris has over 30 years’ experience in the Packaging Industry having worked in a variety of roles and sectors; Packaging and Supply Chain strategy, machine operation and maintenance as well as Packaging Innovation and Development in Pharma, AgChem, FMCG, cosmetics and drinks.

Acknowledged as an industry “go to” professional providing support, networking and energy into growing capability in packaging.

Chris’s Employment History is as follows: -

iDi Pac Ltd, Petersfield, England 2007 to date

Managing Director

Passionate in “Solving Current and Future Challenges in Packaging and the Supply Chain. Sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow through a highly effective and skilled team.

Syngenta AG, Basel Switzerland 1998 to 2007

Head of Packaging Development

Responsible for technical Development on a $175mio pa technical spend. Consolidation and integration of legacy packaging team’s post-merger of Zeneca and Novartis AgChem businesses.

Global Fill & Pack Strategy Manager

Responsible for development of the Fill & Pack portfolio with innovation projects globally; USA, Brazil, Asia & Africa.

Gulf Oil (GB) Ltd, Silvertown, London England 1992 to 1998

Production Superintendent

Responsible for site operations and capital programme