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. Since 1972, Ranpak’s mission has been to deliver sustainable protective packaging solutions that reduce costs, reduce environmental impact and support global business needs. Omar Asali became CEO in 2019 and has leveraged his broad industry background into the often-siloed industrial sector.  One of his 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. Prior to Ranpak, Mr. Asali was CEO and President of HRG Group and Vice Chairman of Spectrum Brands.

• 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.