Kaustubh Gupte
Manager, Materials & Regulatory Strategy @DHL Global Forwarding
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Materials & Regulatory Strategy @DHL Global Forwarding
Southampton, GB
The role reflects an expanded strategic focus — with emphasis on regulatory ownership, supplier governance at a global level, and cross-functional influence across the wider DHL Global Forwarding organisation- Steer the technical strategy and innovation agenda with global resin suppliers, evaluating and integrating emerging materials to align external capabilities with organizational product strategy- Govern technical standards and development direction for a pan-regional portfolio of converters and recyclers (Europe, US, China), setting industry-leading quality and performance benchmarks across all flexible packaging applications- Direct a strategic EU tripartite circularity partnership, collaborating with DHL’s regulatory and executive teams to deliver breakthrough recyclable designs ahead of EU PPWR (EU 2025/40) deadlines- Hold sole organizational authority for Food Contact Material (FCM) regulatory compliance, leading the full compliance lifecycle (from regulatory interpretation and test protocol design to customer communications and global supply chain deployment) across all SKUs and markets- Lead the organization\'s end-to-end PFAS transition strategy, defining the technical roadmap, engaging supplier leadership, coordinating cross-functional execution, and advising on customer impact through a pivotal regulatory shift for flexible packaging- Champion adoption of AI and digital workflow automation; developed and operationalized a CEFIC/REACH compliance process leveraging Microsoft Power Automate & Copilot, institutionalizing systematic safety data sheet screening and risk management across global operations.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Chicago
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Institute Of Chemical Technology
B. Chem., Chemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT KAUSTUBH GUPTE
Polymer scientist and technical leader with 15+ years at the intersection of materials science, product engineering, regulatory compliance, and data analytics, delivering high-impact solutions for global packaging and logistics. Currently, I lead the technical function for DHL Ocean Bulk’s materials portfolio, overseeing strategy, regulatory frameworks, supplier partnerships, and technical risk management for a division handling ~25% of worldwide flexitank traffic serving Fortune 500 food, wine, and chemical industries. I have built analytical systems enabling data-driven product development and incident response, directly driving EBIT growth and supply chain resilience across international markets. Previously at Dow, I advanced high-value R&D and technical service programs throughout India and Sri Lanka, fueling innovation and business expansion. Skilled in polyolefin fundamentals, sustainable packaging, and value chain collaboration, I have led cross-functional teams and strategic partnerships with major manufacturers and research organizations. My record spans new business strategy, IP creation (8 patents, 3 publications), product launches, and engagement with executive leadership and SME customers alike. Currently building a chemistry-aware regulatory intelligence platform for EU food contact and packaging compliance.
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