Kyle Kunkel

About Kyle Kunkel

As a global packaging and supply chain leader, I bring a strategic lens to business development, operations, and customer engagement — helping world-class brands solve complex challenges across North America, APAC, LATAM, and EMEA.Currently serving as Director of International Packaging at Unified Global Packaging Group, I work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and innovation-driven. My experience spans global customer expansion, multi-region program launches, packaging design optimization, and complex contract negotiation.I’m passionate about developing future-ready packaging solutions that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and align with global sustainability goals. Whether it\'s driving new material innovations or reimagining supply chain strategies, I thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where execution, accountability, and long-term thinking are essential.Above all, I believe in building trusted partnerships — both internally and externally — grounded in integrity, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Experience

1. Director of Global Business Development

   UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

   Feb 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, I help define and execute the company’s strategic direction, with a focus on positioning Unified Global Packaging Group as a global solutions provider in the packaging and supply chain space. My role bridges strategy, business development, and operational execution — leading initiatives that drive growth, enable global scale, and deliver value to enterprise customers.Provide strategic leadership across high-value customer accounts, guiding long-term partnership development, expansion opportunities, and solution alignment on a global scale.Spearhead revenue-generating business development initiatives, including new market entry, strategic partnerships, and account expansion efforts across North America, APAC, LATAM, and EMEA.Collaborate with the CEO, EVP, and COO to shape global customer strategy, evaluate internal capabilities, and implement scalable business models.Develop and present financial feasibility studies for new business opportunities and global program expansions.Built and scaled a business development function in a start-up-to-growth environment, establishing key wins and delivering results with limited resources.Oversee contract negotiations, collaborating closely with legal counsel on complex global supply agreements.Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture across the sales and business development organization; lead by example with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to delivering long-term value.

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor, Packaging

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing
• Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Logistics
• Continuous Improvement
• Materials
• Product Development
• Procurement
• Sustainability
• Process Engineering
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Engineering
• Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• R&D