Caroline Holland

Head of Global Beverages Packaging R&D PepsiCo

Caroline achieved a degree in Biotechnology from Waterford Institute of Technology & continued education gaining a Diploma in Packaging Technology, UCD (through skill net Ireland / UK). She also obtained HACCP certification post completing a one-year course in Australia through work, University NSW. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Caroline worked in various roles at St. James gate Guinness Brewery Dublin/Diageo and Global Beverages firm Fosters in Australia before moving back home to Ireland where she commenced in her role at PepsiCo in the Packaging arena, working for almost 8 years in the Global Governance and Compliance team, QAMS Packaging supporting Trade quality Packaging and in Plant Packaging capabilities. Caroline is currently head for R&D Beverages Packaging Global Laboratories enabling Innovation, Productivity, Sustainability & Brand Stewardship business agenda for PepsiCo, managing x2 internal Global Labs at Cork R&D & Valhalla R&D in the USA she also works closely with 75 plus externally approved labs and suppliers to PepsiCo daily approving these labs, heading up a proficiency program to ensure robust data. Her overall remit includes Advanced Prototyping & Mechanical Performance Testing in conjunction with Digital Lab Transformation.