Bhupesh Mittal

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India13 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led packaging strategy for a €1Bn business.
Inventor of a U.S. Patent for innovative packaging.
Achieved multi-million € savings through value engineering.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Packaging and Sustainability Expert in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Packaging StrategySustainabilityPackaging TransformationCost OptimizationPackaging InnovationPackaging DevelopmentOperational ReliabilityPackaging DesignRegulatory Compliance

Other Skills

Program ManagementPackaging EngineeringValue EngineeringCost ManagementProcess ExcellenceASTMTeamworkProject DeliveryBusiness ProtectionPharmaceutical IndustryBloggingTechnical WritingPublic SpeakingFood PackagingArtwork Management

About

I build packaging ecosystems that deliver cost, sustainability, and speed at global scale. With 13+ years across Bayer, 3M, GSK, and Sun Pharma, I operate at the intersection of packaging strategy, procurement, and supply chain transformation, driving measurable business impact across global value chains. Currently, I lead APAC Packaging Strategy at Bayer, supporting a €1Bn+ business, and am building the Packaging Engineering Hub in Mumbai to scale innovation, engineering, and sustainability while supporting global programs. My experience spans: - Value Engineering & Cost Optimization – delivering multi-million € savings through material and design transformation - Sustainable Packaging & EPR Compliance – embedding circular economy principles across markets - Supplier & Value Chain Strategy – developing resilient supplier ecosystems and driving competitive sourcing - Innovation & NPD Leadership – accelerating speed-to-market and enabling differentiated consumer experiences - Global Stakeholder Leadership – working across R&D, procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing networks I am particularly passionate about solving complex trade-offs between cost, sustainability, performance, and scalability—where most packaging strategies fail. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | U.S. Patent Holder | Industry Speaker

Experience

Bayer

2 roles

Technical Packaging Program Lead - APAC

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai

Lead end-to-end APAC packaging strategy, supporting a ~€1Bn business, ensuring alignment with sustainability, regulatory, and commercial priorities
Drive value engineering and material optimization programs, delivering €1.5M+ annual savings and building a strong multi-year pipeline
Implement circular economy and EPR-compliant initiatives across regional supply chains
Partner with R&D, procurement, quality, and CMOs to accelerate innovation and execution across markets
Establish the APAC Packaging Engineering Hub (Mumbai) to scale engineering, innovation, and global project delivery
Lead site transfers and supply chain transitions, ensuring continuity and mitigating geopolitical risks
Build AI capability within the packaging function, driving adoption through structured learning and enterprise-wide enablement
Champion DSO (Dynamic Shared Ownership) initiatives, mentoring teams to deliver high-impact outcomes with agility.

Program ManagementPackaging EngineeringPackaging StrategySustainability

Global Packaging Manager

Sep 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai

Built and scaled the India packaging function, establishing governance frameworks across 40+ global manufacturing sites
Led end-to-end packaging transformation for India portfolio, enhancing consumer experience and differentiation
Acted as strategic partner to business leadership, shaping packaging-driven growth and supply chain strategies
Accelerated development timelines by 50% through process excellence and stage-gate optimization
Delivered cost savings through packaging optimization and technology deployment
Developed supplier ecosystem, including CMOs, vendors, and agencies, ensuring capability and compliance
Key Achievements:
India Star Award for Packaging Excellence – Bepanthen cream and cleanser launch.

Cost ManagementPackaging EngineeringPackaging TransformationCost Optimization

3m

Packaging Engineer

Mar 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune

Led packaging innovation and sourcing programs across categories, integrating sustainability, cost, and compliance objectives
Delivered ~USD 1 Mn cost savings through material optimization, OEE improvement, and automation, while reducing ~50 MT material consumption
Drove enterprise-wide sustainability transition, eliminating PVC/EPS and scaling PCR adoption in line with global commitments
Built and optimized supplier ecosystem, enabling cost competitiveness, material innovation, and supply risk mitigation
Ensured end-to-end compliance with PWM, EPR, Legal Metrology, and internal 3M standards, embedding regulatory requirements into packaging design and execution
Partnered with cross-functional teams to accelerate product launches and resolve critical market and quality challenges

Cost ManagementASTMPackaging InnovationSustainability

Gsk consumer healthcare india

Packaging Engineer

Jun 2018 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Managed end-to-end packaging development and lifecycle across product categories and manufacturing sites, ensuring cost, quality, and supply continuity
Led packaging qualification, troubleshooting, and implementation, improving operational reliability and reducing downtime
Delivered cost and sustainability improvements through material optimization and adoption of new packaging technologies
Developed and qualified suppliers and materials, strengthening supply resilience and supporting de-risking initiatives
Established packaging standards, specifications, and SOPs, ensuring compliance with PWM, FSSAI, and internal quality systems
Improved mold life by ~20% through structured technical assessment, reducing maintenance costs
Led packaging redesign for key brands (Iodex portfolio), enhancing usability and consumer experience

Packaging EngineeringTeamworkPackaging DevelopmentOperational Reliability

Sun pharma

Packaging Development Manager

Jul 2013 – Jun 2018 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

Led packaging design and development for OTC and prescription products across global markets (APAC, Europe, CIS, Africa, LATAM)
Managed end-to-end packaging lifecycle, including material selection, machine development, qualification, and commercialization
Developed and optimized packaging systems and equipment, improving manufacturability, efficiency, and product stability
Ensured compliance with global regulatory and quality standards across diverse market requirements
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver packaging solutions aligned with product, regulatory, and supply chain needs
Key Achievements:
Inventor of U.S. Patent – Dual Chamber Pack (US10238803B2), an innovative packaging system enabling on-demand mixing for extended-release suspension formulations.

Packaging EngineeringTeamworkPackaging DesignRegulatory Compliance