Consumer Brands Association appoints vice president of packaging sustainability

The Consumer Brands Association, Arlington, Virginia, has announced that John Hewitt will lead the organization’s packaging sustainability practice as vice president. He will oversee the association’s packaging sustainability efforts, including advocacy, education to marketplace solutions.

“John’s expertise across state and federal policy issues will add tremendous value to our sustainability efforts,” says Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of Consumer Brands. “I am pleased that we will have a strong leader to guide the industry forward on critical issues, particularly on recycling policy.”

Previously, Hewitt led the state affairs team for Consumer Brands, which represents consumer packaged goods companies. Before joining Consumer Brands, he was special counsel to the secretary and general counsel for the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Hewitt also worked at the California Farm Bureau, where he played a key role in developing strategic water quality initiatives, including managing activities with local and state regulators as well as litigation development.

Hewitt says, “Sustainability efforts are critical for our industry, and I am looking forward to representing our members in working toward solutions that have a positive and lasting impact on the environment.”