Nidhi Nair
Sustainable Packaging @ PepsiCo | Sustainability & Circular Economy Leader | 15+ yrs in building scalable waste management, AFR and sustainable packaging strategies | IIMK | TERI
- Role
- Sustainable Packaging Strategy Manager - (Europe, Middle East & Africa) at PepsiCo
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nidhi Nair
With 15+ years of global experience in sustainability, circular economy, and waste management, I lead business transformation initiatives that align environmental responsibility with commercial growth. My core expertise lies in driving ESG strategy, leading large-scale Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, and designing circularity solutions that deliver measurable impact across sectors.I’ve worked at the intersection of policy, innovation, and strategy, collaborating with governments, multilaterals (UNDP, GIZ, UNEP), and MNCs to deliver low-carbon, scalable solutions—ranging from co-processing and alternative fuel/resource strategies (AFR) to recycled content sourcing and waste-to-value models.Core Strengths-Shaping and influencing regulatory frameworks and policy advocacy in APAC and AMESA-Implementing circular packaging and material substitution strategies across complex supply chains-Building high-impact partnerships with municipalities, NGOs, and global sustainability platforms-Translating ESG goals into operational and financial value for organizationsAs a speaker at international sustainability forums, I bring a voice of clarity and conviction to critical topics like decarbonization, plastic neutrality, and circular economy acceleration.
Experience
Sustainable Packaging Strategy Manager - (Europe, Middle East & Africa)
May 2023 — Present
Education
University of Cambridge
Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Executive MBA, Buisness
TERI School of Advanced Studies
Masters, Natural Resources Management
2007 — 2009
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Environmental Policy
- Renewable Energy
- Project Planning
- Team Management
- Waste Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Business Strategy
- Management
- Environmental Management Systems
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
- B2b
- Environmental Awareness
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Sales
- Sustainable Development
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