HPRC’s Executive Committee will help to govern the council into the future. The Executive Committee is comprised of members representative of the healthcare plastics value chain, and will serve as the primary decision-making body for HPRC.
Guiding the Future of HPRC
Peylina Chu
Executive Director of HPRC and Senior Vice President | Antea Group USA
Peylina Chu leads ESG Business Strategy at Antea Group. Through her 25+ years of experience, Peylina has helped numerous global organizations develop and implement multifaceted ESG strategies and programs. Using her technical expertise as a Registered Professional Chemical Engineer and her experience with stakeholder engagement and organizational change, she works with organizations to translate ESG strategy into meaningful business practices that achieve sustainable outcomes. Her work has had a significant impact on the business community, driving positive change in areas such as climate change, occupational health and safety, and resource management.
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Tom Frantz
Director of Advanced Materials Development | Technimark LLC
With 40 years’ experience in the polyolefins industry, Tom Frantz has a technical background working in research, operations, and development positions. At Technimark, Tom leads the material science team providing development support for Technimark’s recycling division as well as design for recyclability support with its clients.
Tom is the vice Chair of the APR Board of Directors, chair of the APR Olefins Technical Committee and participates in the APR Chemical Recycling Working Group. Tom is a subject matter expert for the Closed Loop Partners Infrastructure Investment Committee since 2022.
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Dwane Hahn
Chief Strategy Officer, VP Sales & Marketing | Paxxus
Dwane Hahn has been at PAXXUS for almost 30 years. He received his Master of Science in Technology Commercialization at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas Austin, and is also an award-winning mentor and judge for Business Plan competitions. When he’s not strategizing how to position PAXXUS for future growth, Dwane can be found somewhere along the US Coast saltwater fly-fishing and working towards preserving our coastal wetlands.
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Katherine Hofmann
Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Manager | Eastman
After receiving her PhD in polymer science, Katherine Hofmann joined Eastman in 2012 as part of the Plastics Technology Division. During this time, she began working with the sustainability team and was an integral part of launching Tritan Renew and other molecularly recycled plastics as well as assisting companies across industries with ISCC PLUS certification. In 2022 Katherine joined the corporate sustainability team full time and currently supports the Plastics organization, including the medical segment.
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Brian Ingraham
Senior Research & Development Director, Healthcare | Amcor
Brian Ingraham is currently the Sr. R&D Director, Healthcare for Amcor’s North American flexibles business. He has over 27 years of experience working in flexible packaging with 20+ years focused on healthcare packaging. Brian has a strong track record of partnering with healthcare manufacturers to deliver packaging innovations. This track record includes 4 patents and 5 FPA awards where Brian was the lead developer. Brian is passionate about delivering technical solutions, including sustainable packaging.
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Amit Limaye
Director, Sustainable Medical Technology Institute (SMTI) | Becton Dickinson & Company
Amit Limaye leads the Sustainable Medical Technology Institute (SMTI) at Becton Dickinson, which was created to reduce the environmental impact of its product portfolio. As the founding member, Amit has had the opportunity to create the strategy for the institute and make it actionable. In his 14 years at BD, he held different roles in R&D, including Innovation and New Product Development. He is an inventor on 35 patents and has a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering with a background in Biotechnology.
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Zach Muscato
Corporate Sustainability Manager | Plastic Ingenuity
Zach Muscato is the Corporate Sustainability Manager at Plastic Ingenuity, a leading custom thermoforming company located in Madison, WI. In his role, he is responsible for helping organizations achieve their sustainability and circularity objectives. With over 20 years of experience in the thermoformed packaging industry, Zach has held various positions from product development to commercial sales. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a steadfast passion for sustainable packaging.
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Robert Render
President & CEO | Lakeside 360 Partners
Bob Render is the president and CEO of Lakeside 360 Partners, a sustainability and recycling consulting firm that develops programs companies reduce their carbon impact. This includes incorporating recycled and renewable content in products, feed stock development for mechanical and advanced recycling, and baselining carbon impacts. Bob has been an active participant in HPRC for over eight years and brings over 40 years of experience in processing recyclable materials and recycling markets to the HPRC Executive Committee.
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Nic Hunt
Global Head of Sustainability | Nelipak
Nic Hunt is the Senior Director and Global Head of Sustainability at Nelipak. Nic is focused on the rapidly changing purpose of materials in making the world more sustainable and healthier, with a better quality of life. Nic’s experience spans plastic, fiber-based, and nonwoven materials in the packaging, conversion, assembly, contract packaging, and composite materials industries.