Sam Curtin

Product and Packaging Manager @Metcash

Sydney, AU

As Product & Packaging Manager at Metcash (Food), I focus on turning complex packaging and compliance challenges into clear business outcomes. I’m the subject matter expert for packaging across the Food pillar, working closely with QA, corporate teams, suppliers, manufacturers, and regulators to deliver solutions that balance compliance, commercial realities, and sustainability.I’ve led initiatives that cut plastic use, extended product shelf life, and improved recyclability across multiple SKUs, while coordinating seamless transitions to meet evolving single-use plastic regulations. My role also includes representing Metcash with state and federal governments, co-regulatory bodies, and industry working groups, ensuring we stay ahead of regulatory shifts while shaping the agenda for packaging circularity in Australia.My approach blends curiosity and structured problem-solving with a pragmatic eye on adoption and measurable outcomes. Whether it’s securing a $500k EPA grant, supporting Metcash’s entry into national stewardship schemes, or piloting AI use cases for packaging and logistics, I focus on driving progress that sticks - for the business, our suppliers, and the environment

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental

Macquarie Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences