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le 4 avril 2024

<p>In this ShePacks profile, we highlight Rachana Creeth, BW Packaging Group President. Les expériences de vie uniques de Rachana et ses priorités claires l'ont guidée à poursuivre ses rêves et à devenir la dirigeante d'entreprise accomplie qu'elle est aujourd'hui. From the diverse classrooms of her youth that spanned continents to the executive hall of BW Packaging, her story is a unique one, defined by resilience, family values, and a dedication to leaving a positive impact on others.</p><h2>Early Experiences and Core Values</h2><p>Rachana Creeth's early life stretched several countries, born in India, raised in Africa, and later finding herself in England and the United States. L'enfance de Rachana fut un parcours marqué par des changements constants. Enfant, elle a souvent changé d'école au gré des migrations de sa famille à travers le monde, et a grandi avec un frère et une sœur. Elle a expliqué que les déménagements constants, les nouvelles amitiés et les difficultés financières n'étaient pas faciles pour elle et ses frères et sœurs. However, no matter how often or how far they moved, she learned quickly how to be comfortable navigating change. </p><p>“When I think about the saying ‘home is where the heart is,’” said Rachana, “that became very real to me, because we lived in a lot of different houses in different countries.”</p><p>It was this ever-shifting backdrop that shaped her into the person she is today, a resilient and curious person who loves to learn. She discovered new environments with a spirit of adventure, finding joy in the challenges each relocation brought. </p><p>“I think that's where my love of figuring it out came from,” said Rachana. « C’est plutôt amusant d’évaluer rapidement son environnement et d’en tirer des conclusions. » Malgré les changements constants, elle a déclaré que son éducation avait favorisé un environnement propice à la réussite. She said her mother believed in her potential, which inspired a drive in Rachana to achieve her dreams.</p><p>"Even as a woman in a very traditional Indian world, my mom was the ultimate feminist. « Elle voulait élever des femmes capables de tout faire », a déclaré Rachana. « Cela se reflète beaucoup dans ma façon de voir le monde. » Lorsqu'on lui a demandé ce qui la motivait au quotidien dans sa carrière et sa vie personnelle, elle a répondu sans hésiter : sa famille. Rachana grew up as a middle child with her two parents, her brother and sister.</p><p>“My early life was kind of rampant with change, but it was always rooted in family,” said Rachana. “My parents, my brother, my sister, my cousins, aunts and uncles, they are all still very much my life.”</p><p>Today, Rachana is wife to her husband Eric, and mother to their three children, sons Deven (16) and Kieran (15), and daughter Alayna (10). &nbsp;She enjoys being active in their lives and it’s typical for her to rush after work to a Varsity lacrosse game or to volunteer at a youth gymnastics meet on the weekend. Quelles que soient les difficultés, elle affirme que ses enfants lui apportent énormément de joie. « Ma famille est mon centre. » Eric et moi avons tous deux jonglé entre notre carrière et nos emplois à temps partiel afin de donner la priorité à nos trois enfants », a déclaré Rachana. “But because we knew our family was our priority and remained flexible, we found balance and still built successful careers.”</p><h2>The Beginning of a Successful Career in Business Leadership</h2><p>Rachana’s career in finance and leadership today started from childhood aspirations. Ayant grandi en Afrique, elle admirait un ami de la famille qu'elle appelait Oncle et avec qui elle entretenait une relation étroite, admirant son travail de comptable. </p><p>Her admiration for him planted the seeds of her future pursuit of finance and accounting at the University of Illinois. The world of ledgers and balance sheets was more than just figures to her; it was the language of business, a dialect she was eager to master. </p><p>“I wanted to be a leader. « Je considère la finance et la comptabilité comme le langage des affaires », a-t-elle expliqué. « Si je parvenais à maîtriser le langage des affaires, je pourrais apprendre à diriger une entreprise. » Elle a brillé à l'université et a obtenu son diplôme avec des offres d'emploi de grandes entreprises, trouvant finalement un poste qui lui convenait parfaitement chez General Electric. She said because of her curiosity and love for learning, their rotational program was heaven for someone like her, discovering a new job, industry, and city every few months.</p><p>Rachana said she gained valuable knowledge from her time at GE including how to be a leader. After years of mastering finance and operations roles at GE and other large companies, Rachana decided it was time for a new challenge: building operations processes from the ground up at smaller companies. Cette décision a été un moment charnière dans sa vie, lui permettant de se rapprocher de ses parents à St. Louis, Missouri and further her career with more potential to create positive change through business. </p><h2>Leading the Packaging Industry with Strategy and Empathy</h2><p>Rachana said she’s always loved manufacturing because the tangible impact of creating value through physical products resonates deeply with her.</p><p>"That's what I love. « Apprendre et se demander : “Comment ajouter ou créer de la valeur ?” Dans le secteur manufacturier, c’est facile pour moi », a déclaré Rachana. “Virtual money is just not as exciting for me as making something, like we make machines.”</p><p>It was this passion for manufacturing and ambition to be a business leader that led her to BW Packaging today. Since she became a part of BW Packaging in 2017, she ascended through the ranks as Group Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer and most recently, Group President.</p><p>From day 1 as Group President on February 15^th, 2024, she dove into the field, engaging directly with team members, suppliers, and customers, to foster dialogue and understanding in her first eight weeks. Her commitment to listening and learning is unwavering, with plans to continue asking questions to inform her strategy. </p><p>“People who meet me often wonder why I ask a lot of questions,” said Rachana. « Je ne pose pas de questions pour juger, je le fais pour relier les points, élargir mon point de vue et trouver comment nous pouvons nous améliorer. » Pour Rachana, le leadership repose sur la stratégie, mais aussi sur les personnes qui en constituent les fondements, notamment les membres de l'équipe, les clients, les fournisseurs et tous ceux qui entrent en contact avec notre entreprise. She said that at Barry-Wehmiller, leadership is an awesome and important responsibility to lead with empathy. </p><p>“I want to honor the fact that people want fulfillment at work and also want to go home after work to be with their families,” said Rachana. “Our priority as leaders is to listen to people and care deeply for them.”</p><p>She said she’s thrilled at the potential to make a difference in the business, and she envisions a future where BW Packaging can tangibly measure success by its positive impact on people.</p><p>"We are creating so much value, so I want to figure out the places we can add more value and then measure our success by the way we touch people's lives." L'importance de la diversité dans l'emballage En tant que femme occupant un poste de direction dans le secteur de l'emballage, Rachana est consciente que sa position de présidente constitue une exception à la sous-représentation des femmes dans ce secteur. She reflected on this during a recent experience when she and another woman colleague went to the women’s restroom at BW’s Minneapolis facility. </p><p>“A woman who worked there walked in and told us she had never experienced a line in the bathroom before,” said Rachana. “That’s what I would love to see: more representation and the voice of women in all functions.” </p><p>Rachana is a firm advocate for diverse thinking and said varied hiring slates and investment in talent are crucial to achieving more diversity. Elle a évoqué ses débuts professionnels et a attribué une grande partie de sa réussite à ceux qui ont investi en elle. The investment came in many forms like believing in her, giving her stretch assignments, and taking time to develop and teach her.</p><p>"I wouldn't be here without people investing in me,” she said. « Je veux faire la même chose pour les personnes dont je croise le chemin. » This will require diverse thinking that may challenge the way we're operating.”</p><p>To women looking up to Rachana’s career journey while navigating their own career path, she offers sage advice: remain adaptable and anchored to your purpose. </p><p>"If I had been really rigid about what I wanted life to look like, I don't think this would have happened to me," Rachana said. "That's the advice I would give, know your priorities and be flexible on your how.”</p><p>Rachana Creeth's promotion to BW Packaging Group President is more than a career milestone; it's an example of the power of inclusive leadership in the packaging industry. As Rachana continues to lead and inspire, her story invites us to look beyond packaging to the lives interwoven with it. Suivez la série d'articles ShePacks pour découvrir des portraits plus approfondis comme celui de Rachana, tandis que nous continuons de dévoiler les histoires de femmes qui réinventent le monde grâce à leur innovation et leur leadership.

8 mars

Aujourd'hui, 8 mars, marque la Journée internationale des femmes, une fête mondiale issue du mouvement pour les droits des femmes, et désormais largement reconnue comme une journée de célébration de la féminité. En janvier, nous avons lancé la série de blogs ShePacks pour mettre en lumière des femmes inspirantes du secteur de l'emballage et discuter de l'importance de la diversité dans notre industrie. In today’s blog post, we turn the tables to celebrate the women who inspire our BW Packaging team members every day. Célébrez avec nous la Journée internationale des femmes en découvrant les femmes qui nous inspirent et en témoignant votre reconnaissance aux femmes de votre vie. </p><h3>Anna (Bryson) Coulter</h3><p>“My sister, Anna (Bryson) Coulter is my utmost inspiration. Elle m'inspire chaque jour par son ouverture d'esprit (elle ouvre sa maison à ma famille en toute occasion et répond à tous mes appels !), sa gentillesse, sa curiosité (elle m'aide à analyser en profondeur les situations les plus difficiles de la vie), son soutien indéfectible (comme seule une sœur peut en apporter) et sa fantaisie (elle me fait rire à chaque fois que nous parlons). Her lifetime friendships and self-reflection journey encourage me to be the best version of myself: to think of situations from many angles and perspectives and to strive to connect with people in my life in a meaningful and intentional way. « Anna Coulter est la femme la plus inspirante de ma vie. » – Michelle Bryson Audrey Lombardo « Personne ne m’inspire plus qu’Audrey. » For 14 years, she has helped me to grow as a person and has been the constant force guiding me through a life that is more fulfilling than anything I could have dreamed up in my younger years. She is full of admirable traits like her propensity for just doing what has to be done and her fierce loyalty to the people she loves. Audrey inspires me to work hard for what I believe in but also encourages me to give myself grace. On top of it all, Audrey makes everyday fun for our kids. Our family would be lost without her.” – Taz Lombardo</p><h3>Clara Campoamor&nbsp;</h3><p>“She fought for women's rights. Promoter of women's suffrage in Spain. Grâce à elle, les femmes ont pu voter pour la première fois en 1933. She worked to ensure that there was no discrimination between the sexes.” -- Patricia Martínez Vitores</p><p>“I think men and women must fight for their rights and this woman got many important things in a man’s world where women couldn’t open an account in the bank without their husband’s permission. Thanks to her, women could vote in year 1933 for the first time. Cela fait si longtemps et nous essayons encore d'obtenir l'égalité. Quand je pense que quelque chose est impossible, je pense à Clara et à d'autres femmes comme elle, et tout devient possible. If they could, I can.” -- Rosana Alonso</p><h3>Deneen Bentley</h3><p>“If and when I am having a bad day, she is the woman that will lift me up and say encouraging words to remind me to keep going. Au fil des années, je l'ai vue gérer aussi bien le stress que les situations moins stressantes avec un très bon moral. In my opinion some people are placed in your life to give you hope to continue on for a better tomorrow and she is definitely that one person! Deneen may be a woman that is looked over to some, but she is a woman that knows how to handle a storm.” -- Roobina Hunter</p><h3>Dominique Sachse</h3><p>“Dominique is a content creator I started following many years ago. C'est une journaliste retraitée de Houston qui est non seulement intelligente et belle, mais aussi honnête et d'une nature très attentionnée. She is a woman of faith who presses into her faith daily and radiates positivity all around her. Like many of us, she has had to overcome some struggles of her own, from divorce, taking care of aging parents to handling the loss of loved ones -- all while parenting her young adult son who is now in college. Elle fait tout cela avec tellement de classe et un sourire. » – Tonya Neumeister Donna Anderson « Donna travaille incroyablement dur et fait toujours passer les besoins des autres avant les siens. » Elle conserve une attitude incroyablement positive même au milieu de la pression qu'elle subit souvent. Donna helps me remember how I should act.” – Scott Crandall</p><h3>Elizabeth d'Autriche (Sissi)</h3><p>“To start, the reality is a bit different from the films with Romy Schneider. Elle s'est battue pour vivre la vie qu'elle désirait pour elle et sa famille, sans se conformer aux règles sociales et royales qui n'avaient aucun sens pour elle et qui avaient été créées il y a tant d'années. She wanted to live close to the people and help them as much as she could, breaking the walls between the monarchy and the people. It inspires me as a manager, as a People leader, and as a human being (especially as a woman).” -- Hélène Pardessus&nbsp;</p><h3>Faith Tibbits</h3><p>“My wife inspires me by pushing through adversity and taking charge at her job. Elle est une employée plus récente et a accompli des progrès considérables, dépassant largement ce qui lui était demandé. Sa passion et son dynamisme m'inspirent à me surpasser et à devenir le meilleur ingénieur possible. – Zach Tibbits Indra Nooyi « Une femme qui a eu le courage de poursuivre ses rêves, en commençant par des diplômes d'études supérieures en physique, chimie et mathématiques ; et en obtenant également un MBA de l'Indian Institute of Management. » She was a woman raised in a traditional Indian setting but figured out how to bridge that life with one of significant responsibility for many in her spans of care all the way to leading globally at PepsiCo as Chairman and CEO. Elle est restée humble et a respecté les valeurs que je partage en se concentrant sur la création d'une culture qui encourage à vivre « la performance avec un but ». She is vulnerable in sharing her challenges as a mother, wife and daughter throughout her journey and acknowledging that her success is a shared success with many others that supported her (from leaders, team members, mentors and of course her family structure).” – Rachana Creeth</p><h3>Johanna Gardner</h3><p>“My daughter in law is a mom of 3 young children and is fighting breast cancer right now at age 37. Elle a subi une chimiothérapie, une intervention chirurgicale, et suit actuellement une radiothérapie. Elle a appris qu'on avait découvert d'autres cellules cancéreuses. Through it all she smiles. Elle m’inspire à considérer chaque jour comme une bénédiction quelles que soient les circonstances, à être courageuse et à ne jamais abandonner. – Claudia Whitt Julia Galef « Julia, une auteure surtout connue pour son ouvrage « The Scout Mindset », a été ma principale source d'inspiration pour favoriser des débats internes et externes constructifs. » Her philosophy extends beyond mere rhetoric; Julia actively participates in the Effective Altruism philanthropy group (https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/) and speaks and advocates for her ideas internationally. Autrement dit, elle joint le geste à la parole. I deeply respect her words, finding them both eloquent and weighty yet readily accessible. Her dedication to fostering a "meaning economy" (a topic worth exploring!) resonates strongly in this climate of resistance against those who challenge the status quo.” – Josh Meesey</p><h3>Katelyn Padden</h3><p>“Katelyn Padden is my daughter, and she has inspired me through her journey through high school and college where she graduated a year early from college Suma Cum Laude. Katelyn has strengthened herself with the challenges in high school and college and has brought these skills to her career where at age 21 obtained a position in the MN Governor’s office on the Covid response team, and then later promoted to his Public Engagement team. Katelyn has shown me with hard work and determination that you can obtain your goals in life and be successful in your career. Katelyn has shown me that with determination and hard work you can always excel in all aspects of life. I see my young daughter develop into a professional and respected women in her challenging public political career. This enforces that with determination anything is possible. With Kaytelyn getting involved in politics I see that the next generation will provide direction for our country and the world.” – Michael Padden</p><h3>Kerry Easler</h3><p>“I may be slightly biased, but my wife continues to inspire me to be a better person every single day. As a mom, she always puts her faith in God first, followed closely by her love of her family. Her unwavering devotion to helping others through a variety of ways, as well as maintaining a healthy work/life balance, amazes me.” – Larry Easler</p><h3>Kristin McDonald Rivet</h3><p>“She is a mother of 6 who has worked her whole life in public policy and spent much of it advocating for improved childcare, educational resources, vocational training, and sustainable wage jobs for families in her community. J'ai travaillé comme bénévole pour sa campagne victorieuse au Sénat de l'État du Michigan en 2023. C’est une dirigeante hors pair et je continue d’admirer son dévouement envers ses électeurs (dont je fais partie) et la façon dont elle a su fédérer une équipe de jeunes professionnels de la campagne engagés pour remporter l’élection dans une circonscription difficile. – Greg Wolf Kristy Higgins « Ma mère est l'une des personnes les plus fortes que je connaisse et son amour de la vie me motive à continuer chaque jour. » Quels que soient les obstacles sur son chemin, elle prend des décisions courageuses et fait toujours des sacrifices qui placent notre famille au premier plan. Whether she is working hard at work or caring for my grandparents, her selflessness and hospitality is inspiring. She is smart, creative, and she shows me how important it is to have fun and laugh more. L'esprit de ma mère rayonne de chaleur et d'amour partout où elle va, et elle fait toujours tout son possible pour que chacun se sente inclus. I try my best to mirror this quality because I'm inspired by the positive impact she has on her family, friends and even strangers. I'm so grateful for her love and for being a great role model in my life!” – Sarah Higgins</p><h3>Margaret Guevara</h3><p>“She is my oldest sister. She was diagnosed in 2023 with Stage 3 Breast Cancer and then a month later it spread to her lymph nodes. She had a partial mastectomy and removal of lymph nodes. This horrendous disease has overtaken her life but not her spirit. Elle suit actuellement des traitements de chimiothérapie et de radiothérapie. J'admire sa force, sa foi et son sens de l'humour. Elle est si forte et optimiste. I am so thankful she is my sister and I'm very proud of her. Elle est mon inspiration et MON HÉROÏNE. – Lisa Pineda Maria Montessori « J’étudie sa méthode pédagogique car je souhaite être le meilleur père possible pour ma petite fille. » J’en ai encore la chair de poule quand je pense à ce qu’elle a fait pour améliorer les conditions de vie et l’éducation des enfants de son époque. – Alessandro Ruta Maria Ressa « La fondatrice de Rappler a consacré (et risqué) sa vie à garantir une presse libre, qui, comme moi, est le fondement de la société démocratique. » Born in Manilla, she came to Princeton (a year behind me), she went back to the Philippines on a Fulbright and made her way into journalism. Intensely devoted to the truth, she criticized the Duterte regime and continued to publish the truth despite many periods of imprisonment. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 and wrote a great book How to Stand Up to a Dictator. I admire her strength and conviction to do what is right.” – Carol O’Neill</p><h3>Mary Elizabeth Hoover</h3><p>“Mary Elizabeth Hoover was my paternal grandmother. Elle n'avait que le niveau de la 8e année, mais elle a élevé 6 enfants qui ont obtenu leur diplôme d'études secondaires, certains allant même à l'université pour devenir enseignants. All during the Great Depression and WWII. She gave our family strength, a love of learning and a faith that has gotten our family through some very difficult times.” – Gina Flanigan</p><h3>Ruth Freyholtz</h3><p>“Ruth is the mother and teacher of nine children with number ten due in September. Chaque jour, Ruth me pousse à devenir la meilleure version de moi-même en équilibrant ma personnalité dynamique avec sa capacité à privilégier la réflexion et la tranquillité. She is living out her life how she always dreamed and positively impacting the lives of everyone she encounters. Since my first date with Ruth and now approaching our 20-year wedding anniversary, I know that she is helping me to become the person I want and need to be. I get the privilege of having her as my best friend.” – Andrew Freyholtz</p><h3>Savannah Altman</h3><p>“My wife is hardworking and very intelligent. Elle m'a aidé à devenir une meilleure personne et me permet de garder les pieds sur terre. – Eric Hayworth Susan Tyler « Ma belle-mère, Susan Tyler, est l’exemple parfait de quelqu’un qui m’inspire. » Elle m'inspire à être une meilleure mère, une meilleure chrétienne et une meilleure personne. Elle est une professeure de musique, de mathématiques et de sciences à la retraite. She currently substitutes part-time with our local Middle School in various subjects and is a full-time Gran to my daughter and my two nieces. De plus, elle s'occupe de deux chiens qu'elle a recueillis/adoptés. – Carrie Tyler Sylvei Mjelde « Ma mère, née à Oslo, en Norvège, sous le nom de Sylvei Mjelde, est la femme qui m’inspire le plus. » Elle a été très déterminée et forte tout au long de sa vie. Ayant grandi en Norvège pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, lorsque les nazis ont infiltré son pays et pris le contrôle, elle a été témoin d'atrocités qui ont laissé des souvenirs impérissables. She came to California in her early 20's, met my dad and the rest is history with the family of 3 kids, lots of pets with a white picket fence in Newport Beach, California. Elle a appris à parler anglais ; elle a travaillé à temps plein pour la ville de Newport Beach pendant plus de 20 ans. Elle a lutté contre de nombreux problèmes de santé graves, mais elle est toujours restée déterminée, une véritable battante, et sa foi n'a jamais faibli. She was a tiger when it came to her kids, protective &amp; fierce. Always there as support - a rock. She has impacted my life as a role model to make me strong &amp; independent; thoughtful &amp; caring; compassionate &amp; resilient; silly &amp; serious; dedicated, honest and loyal. Tusen takk, Mor!” – Kristine Ward</p><h3>Yaeko Cornett</h3><p>“Yaeko was my mother, who was born and raised in Japan and came to the U.S. pour la première fois avec un mari et un bébé américains (moi !). She navigated so many difficult situations in a new country that was not so friendly to her, like many other women. I admire her for her drive and tenacity, along with her kind spirit. « Son insistance à ce que ses deux filles travaillent dur à l'école et poursuivent une carrière m'influence encore aujourd'hui ! » – Barbara Seale

16 janvier 2024

En mars 2023, BW Packaging a célébré la Journée internationale des femmes en reconnaissant le leadership et les réalisations de quatre femmes de notre équipe dans un article de blog . To regularly share the stories of inspirational women in BW Packaging and the packaging industry beyond Women’s History Month, we are launching our ShePacks blog series. Notre première entrée rend hommage à deux Saints. Louis-based BW Packaging leaders honored by Barry-Wehmiller and a local organization. </p><h2>YWCA Metro St. Louis Leader Lunch </h2><p>In December, Barry-Wehmiller Chief People Officer Rhonda Spencer honored nine BW women at the esteemed Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Metro St. Louis Annual Leader Lunch. For more than four decades, the YWCA has recognized women professionals’ extraordinary contributions to the strength and growth of the St. Louis community. L'organisation fournit de nombreux services essentiels aux femmes et à leurs familles, notamment des ressources pour les victimes de violence sexuelle et domestique, des services éducatifs et des programmes qui favorisent la stabilité économique comme stratégie pour mettre fin à l'injustice raciale et sociale. Carol O'Neill, présidente de BW Packaging, a proposé la candidature de deux cadres supérieurs du secteur de l'emballage pour cette distinction au cours des deux dernières années : Christi Emmenegger, vice-présidente du marketing stratégique en 2023 et Rachana Creeth, directrice financière et directrice de l'exploitation en 2022. Both play a critical role in developing an industry-leading packaging equipment business and we are proud that they were recognized along with other leaders in our community.</p><h2>Christi Emmenegger</h2><p>Christi Emmenegger is an accomplished marketing leader with experience in marketing and communications across different industries, established companies and agencies. Since 2017, she has excelled as BW Packaging’s VP of Strategic Marketing, laying the needed groundwork for marketing strategy and business alignment that best serves our customers. Christi said her favorite parts of this role are that she gets to be creative and analytical, and she gets to navigate challenges with her team.</p><p>“I like a challenge, and I feel like every day there’s a challenge-- that’s what makes it fun,” said Christi. “I love the strategy side and working with creative people, I appreciate everyone’s gifts and talents.”</p><p>President Carol O’Neill said Christi’s continued effort to build a stronger business and team made her the ideal candidate for the YWCA honoring. She said Christi’s pragmatic approach to strategic marketing positively redefined the way customers recognize BW Packaging today. O’Neill expressed Christi’s dedication to building market insights, designing platform branding, and investing in her team’s talent.</p><p>“Christi Emmenegger has been a true leader helping to shape the future of BW Packaging,” said O’Neill. “She helped the organization understand the critical importance of Strategic Marketing and to build competency in understanding customer priorities throughout our global organization.&nbsp; Without understanding our customers’ priorities, we could not be the market leader we aim to always be.”</p><p>Outside of developing commercial strategy, Christi also makes time to recruit and develop unique talent, support other Barry-Wehmiller platforms beyond packaging, and raise her two children with her husband. She said it feels fulfilling to be a woman role model, especially for her daughter, and said she hopes to inspire her to be successful. Son conseil aux autres femmes professionnelles est de rester ouvertes à l'aide et aux conseils des autres, et de toujours valoriser leur propre voix. « N’ayez pas peur d’être la voix impopulaire qui s’élève pour défendre ce qui est juste », a déclaré Christi. “You should stand up for what you believe in.”</p><p>Christi and her care for her team and professional impact is an encouraging example for other leaders to strive for growth while caring for others. Rachana Creeth Rachana Creeth est une dirigeante opérationnelle et financière chevronnée, forte d'une expérience acquise dans divers secteurs et au sein de grandes multinationales. In her current roles as COO and CFO, Rachana shines through her effort to invest in operational and financial strategies that fuel growth while benefiting our people, and her leadership in the execution of those strategies to fruition. Rachana said her favorite part of her role is the people.</p><p>“There is nothing like working with smart, caring people rallying around a vision or goal,” said Rachana. « J’adore voir la joie des gens lorsqu’ils franchissent des étapes importantes ensemble. » Et j'ai la chance de voir et de faire ça tous les jours. Rachana Creeth faisait partie du premier groupe de femmes noires à recevoir cette reconnaissance unique pour leurs réalisations en 2022. La présidente Carol O'Neill a décrit la détermination de Rachana à atteindre ses objectifs élevés, son engagement en matière de mentorat et sa volonté d'apprendre et de progresser constamment. O’Neill said she nominated Creeth, not only for her outstanding performance and her ability to bring her strategic operational visions for the future to life, but also for her appreciation for the people behind the numbers and process.&nbsp; </p><p>“A uniquely and broadly talented leader in BW Packaging,” said O’Neill. “Rachana Creeth sets a standard of leadership that anyone (male or female) would have to strive hard to match!”</p><p>Creeth’s contributions and talent led to an expansion of her role to include Chief Operating Officer, and Rachana still manages to balance coaching others, serving as a founding board member of Hawthorne Leadership School, serving on the endowment board for COCA, and raising three children alongside her husband. Elle a déclaré qu'elle appréciait d'être un modèle féminin pour ses enfants, de leur apprendre à valoriser la diversité et d'inspirer sa fille à viser le succès. Rachana said her advice to other women professionals is to be clear on your ‘why’, your priorities, and be flexible on your path.</p><p>“There is never one path and never only one way,” Rachana said. “If you can be flexible, read situations along the way and keep your eye on your why, you will get there.”</p><p>Rachana’s accomplishments and spirit make her a great model and inspiration for other leaders to make a positive impact on others while obtaining their goals. </p><p>BW Packaging wishes congratulations to the other BW women honored this year and last year, along with the several other women professionals honored at the Metro St. Louis Annual Leader Lunch this year and in years past!</p>