Michael Darr

About Michael Darr

At the core of my professional journey is a profound dedication to innovation and thoughtful leadership. My guiding principle is to relentlessly pursue excellence in product development, ensuring that every initiative aligns with both commercial viability and environmental responsibility.My extensive experience in end-to-end product development has equipped me with a comprehensive set of skills in strategic leadership, project management, and sustainable product design. As a senior manager specializing in packaging and product innovation, I excel in guiding cross-functional teams to support every stage of the product lifecycle, from initial concept through to commercialization. Throughout my career, I\'ve driven significant achievements, including the successful launch of nearly 100 projects within a two-year period at Niagara Bottling. I\'ve led initiatives that enhanced productivity at The Coca-Cola Company. Notably, my work on sustainable packaging solutions for high-profile brands, such as Simply, Topo Chico, and Minute Maid, underscores the impact of innovation and collaboration across multiple product segments.Looking ahead, my ambition is to leverage my extensive knowledge and combined passion for product and packaging development to foster environments where innovation is realized by the customers. I aim to lead projects that prioritize environmental impact while delivering tangible results for the business.

Experience

1. Sr Manager Packaging Development

   Lee Kum Kee USA

   Sep 2025 — Present · CA, US

   direct food contact, secondary & tertiary package development and innovation for Lee Kum Kee products marketed in US, Canada, and applicable global countries. leading the packaging development team in west coast and east coast facilities while searching for new applicable technologies both within and outside food industry, to continuously evaluate best practices and support product innovation.

Education

• Clemson University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)