Primary Job Title Director, Sustainability R&D Primary Organization 
World Wildlife Fund
Location Richmond, Virginia, United States Regions East Coast, Southern US Gender Female
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Erin Simon, Director for Sustainability Research & Development at World Wildlife Fund (WWF-US), spends her days using scientific research to solve real-world problems. Erin leads a team that assesses and distils the latest knowledge on packaging, material science, and efficiency technologies, and then works with companies to make changes
throughout their supply chains. Her goal: finding and implementing Earth-friendly technologies that substitute or improve upon existing practices. Prior to WWF, Erin spent a decade as a packaging engineer at Hewlett Packard, in a series of technical positions. Erin was responsible for the design and implementation of laser jet printer and media packaging. Her expertise is in systems thinking, material science, design innovation, procurement, manufacturing, logistical and point of purchase aspects of packaging. Erin transitioned to WWF to drive positive change across industries and help WWF lead that momentum in the packaging sector. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Engineering from Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. Erin frequently speaks at events globally about the opportunities available to industry through sustainability.
