Kevin Kelly is the Chief Executive Officer of Emerald Packaging, where he has led the company’s growth from $15 million to $100 million in revenue by focusing on flexible packaging for the produce industry. A strong advocate for sustainability, he promotes product innovation while challenging both anti-plastics policies and industry inaction.
Kevin has served on the boards of the Western Plastics Association and the Flexible Packaging Association. His leadership continues to influence packaging policy and sustainable manufacturing across California.
Kevin began his career as a journalist with BusinessWeek Magazine, writing there for 10 years. He holds a master’s degree from the London School of Economics.