Omar Asali, Chairman and CEO of Ranpak, shares his viewpoints on the increasingly transformative role of technology in the industrial space. As head of Ranpak, a global leader in environmentally sustainable, protective packaging solutions, Mr. Asali is convinced that automation, digitization, robotics, and other enabling technologies will propel his and other large-scale industrial companies to provide higher-value, compelling, efficient and sustainable solutions for their customers.

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Since 1972, Ranpak’s mission has been to deliver sustainable protective packaging solutions that reduce costs, reduce environmental impact and support global business needs. One of Asali's primary focus areas is bringing the best talent and technology to Ranpak, bolstering its reputation as an innovative leader in sustainable industrial supply chain solutions.

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• Ranpak's history emphasizing sustainability and technology integration.
• Adapting industrial complexes to technology: challenging but achievable.
• Ranpak managing change with realistic timelines and financial justifications.
• Prioritizing "E" in ESG critical for earth and climate stewardship.
• Talent acquisition strategy: partnering with tech companies, strategic investment.