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Richard Waning

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Head of Research And Development at Innovia Films
📍 Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

Richard Waning is the Head of Research and Development at Innovia Films, where he leads the companys innovation strategy. His expertise, backed by an MChem from The University of Sheffield, is in developing sustainable solutions for the global packaging market, with a focus on polymer extrusion, recycling, and the circular economy.

He is a listed inventor on multiple patents for innovations such as UV barrier films.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Head of Research And Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
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Sustainable Packaging
He leads Innovia's strategy for developing new sustainable solutions for the global BOPP market across packaging, labels, and other sectors.
Circular Economy
This is a key specialty mentioned across his professional profiles, focusing on the circularity of materials like Polypropylene.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Head of Research And Development
Innovia Films
9-2020 - 12-2022
Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Innovia Films
7-2016 - 9-2020
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Innovia Films
11-2014 - 7-2016
Market Response Technical Manager
Innovia Films
5-2012 - 7-2016
Senior R&D Expert
Innovia Films
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Education
1995 - 1999
MChem
The University of Sheffield
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