Sabert Corp. on Tuesday said it appointed Richa Desai as chief sustainability and strategy officer. Desai will report directly to CEO Paul McCann and will serve as an active member of the company’s global and North American leadership teams.
Desai previously served at Sabert from 2019 to 2021, where she was instrumental in establishing and building Earthtelligent, the company’s initial sustainability framework. During her tenure, she spearheaded key initiatives, including the production of Sabert’s first annual Sustainability Report and the launch of the Zero Waste to Landfill program.
In her new role at the Sayreville-based manufacturer of sustainable food packaging solutions, Desai will lead the company’s sustainability efforts and help to shape and articulate Sabert’s strategic direction.
“I am excited to rejoin Sabert and lead its sustainability and strategy efforts,” Desai said. “Sabert has always been at the forefront of innovation in sustainable food packaging. I am eager to push our efforts further to not only benefit our customers and employees, but also set new industry standards for environmental stewardship.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Richa back to the Sabert family,” McCann said. “Her vast experience, passion for sustainability and forward-thinking approach perfectly complement our commitment to being our customers’ trusted sustainable food packaging solutions provider. Richa’s leadership will be crucial to driving innovation that aligns with the company’s purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world.”
Most recently, Desai served as vice president of sustainability at Graham Packaging, where she made significant strides in advancing sustainability efforts.
