Mr. Deepak Manchanda

Business Development Leader, Packaging Consortium

Mr. Deepak Manchanda is a seasoned packaging professional with extensive leadership experience across leading consumer brand organizations and packaging solution providers. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has held senior packaging leadership roles, including serving as Head of Packaging for reputed consumer brand companies such as Oriflame–Silver Oak, Dabur, and Ranbaxy. In these roles, he led strategic packaging development initiatives, focusing on innovation, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and sustainable packaging transitions aligned with evolving market expectations.

He began his professional journey with Metal Box India, where he gained strong foundational expertise in packaging materials and industrial processes. Building on this technical base, he later expanded his portfolio into integrated brand development and design consultancy, working with Autumn Design and Firstouch Solutions. His experience in these organizations enabled him to bridge the gap between structural packaging design, consumer insights, and brand communication—integrating functionality with aesthetic and commercial considerations.

 

Mr. Manchanda has also contributed as a consultant to Jindal Polymers and Michelman, advising on packaging materials, coatings, and performance enhancement solutions. His advisory roles involved supporting product development strategies, improving material performance, and aligning packaging systems with both domestic and international standards.

Beyond corporate leadership and consultancy, he has been closely associated with the Indian packaging ecosystem. He has actively engaged with the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives, technical discussions, and industry development programs. His association with Packaging South Asia magazine and participation in industry conferences further reflect his commitment to advancing dialogue around packaging innovation, sustainability, and regulatory evolution

With a career spanning manufacturing, brand management, consultancy, and industry engagement, Mr. Manchanda brings a comprehensive perspective on packaging as both a technical discipline and a strategic business function. His expertise encompasses material science, structural design, supply chain integration, sustainability frameworks, and brand-aligned packaging innovation. Recognized for his balanced blend of technical depth and strategic insight, he continues to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the packaging industry.