AIP NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2015
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NEW VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE INSTITUTE
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he AIP is pleased to announce that Michael Grima MAIP, Founder, QDesign Enterprises has accepted the role of Vice President.
With 23 years of Design experience, Michael’s various roles have covered Product and Packaging Design, Creative direction, NPD management, Business Development & Strategy, Marketing, Rapid Prototyping & setting up an offshore manufacturing joint ventures predominately for the FMCG market. His employment career includes roles at Kambrook, Cryovac Sealed Air Australia, Outerspace Design and Mondelēz International (Formerly Cadbury & Kraft). He currently runs his own Design and Innovation firm – QDesign Enterprises – based in Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. With a degree in Industrial Design from Monash University, Michael has overseen the development of Australian and International award winning pack designs for over 100 clients including a mix of leading global FMCG brands, Packaging manufacturers and Branding agencies. He and his team have been awarded several Australian Packaging Design Awards, Good Design Awards and the prestigious WPO World Star Award. This includes Australia’s first World Star Award win in two decades for the Golden Circle Juice Bottle in 2010. Three more have followed since. Michael’s passion for packaging, consumer brands and design extend beyond his fixed roles. He currently sits as senior judge for the Australian Packaging Design Awards and is busy drafting the Design elective for University of Melbourne’s new Masters of Food and Packaging Innovation course.
Michael added that “he has personally received tremendous satisfaction and growth in his exposure to the AIP and the broader FMCG community over the past twenty years.” “For my part I am very keen to continue putting back into the industry to ensure its future growth, relevance and development locally and ideally abroad. I have been fortunate to have built strong relationships with past AIP presidents in Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP, Llewelyn Stephens FAIP, Pierre Pienaar FAIP and most recently Ralph Moyle FAIP. Having access to their collective professionalism and vast knowledge base is an excellent platform to accept the role of VP to Ralph Moyle FAIP.” Mr Grima MAIP said. “The AIP’s recent entry into the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), our increased educational and training activities in the Asian and African packaging regions, significant input and collaborative partnership with the University of Melbourne and Mondelēz International to develop the Masters Degree in Food Innovation and Packaging and the depth of knowledge we have within our ANZ membership, are all signs of a positive future for our industry. I am proud to be a part of the leading educational Institute in the packaging industry.” He said. The AIP Board asks that you join them in welcoming Michael Grima to the role.
NEW MEMBERS
The AIP would like to welcome the following new Members...
STATE Mathew Hill Sumit Kini Trevor Pratt Paul Ross Matthew Shipard Scott Steyn
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CALLING ALL AIP MEMBERS AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING When: Time: Where:
Thursday the 26th of March 5.30 pm start Hospitality Suite 1 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Place South Wharf VIC 3006
Please RSVP no later than Monday the 16th of March to mark@aipack.com.au should you wish to attend the AGM.
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