# 35 - Jane Chase, Executive Director of the IOPP

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2020-10-22
- Length: 53m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2020-10-22-35-jane-chase-executive-director-of-the-iopp
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/35-jane-chase-executive-director-3fb

## Summary

Jane Chase, Executive Director of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) and a Packaging Industry Hall of Famer, discusses her extensive career across major companies including SC Johnson, General Mills, 3M, and ConAgra. She explains how her background in mechanical engineering and quality systems led to a deep appreciation for packaging R&D and the importance of early-stage design decisions. Chase emphasizes the value of professional networking through the IOPP, advocating for genuine personal connections over transactional interactions, and highlights the industry's critical role in sustainability and food safety.

## Chapters

- [0:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2020-10-22-35-jane-chase-executive-director-of-the-iopp#t=10) Introduction: Jane Chase and the IOPP
- [5:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2020-10-22-35-jane-chase-executive-director-of-the-iopp#t=316) Jane Chase's Career at SC Johnson and 3M
- [11:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2020-10-22-35-jane-chase-executive-director-of-the-iopp#t=714) Leadership Roles at General Mills, Ecolab, and ConAgra
- [23:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2020-10-22-35-jane-chase-executive-director-of-the-iopp#t=1387) The Value of Networking and Personal Connections
- [30:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2020-10-22-35-jane-chase-executive-director-of-the-iopp#t=1820) Induction into the Packaging Hall of Fame
- [41:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2020-10-22-35-jane-chase-executive-director-of-the-iopp#t=2514) Improving Packaging Reputation and Recycling Systems
- [47:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2020-10-22-35-jane-chase-executive-director-of-the-iopp#t=2863) Connecting with IOPP and Industry Growth

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Institute of Packaging Professionals (company)
- SC Johnson (company)
- 3M (company)
- General Mills (company)
- Ecolab (company)
- ConAgra Foods (company)
- Schwan's Food Company (company)
- US Food Service (company)
- DocXellent (company)

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