Narong (Sovannarong) Pech AAIP
Packaging Technologist
Swisse Wellness (H&H group)

The AIP would like to take this opportunity to welcome Narong (Sovannarong) Pech AAIP, to the Institute and share a little bit about who they are and and what they do in the industry. Please join with us in welcoming them to the AIP.

1. Why did you join the AIP? What benefits do you believe the AIP offers all their members?

Narong:
I joined the AIP because I want to stay connected to the packaging industry and keep up to date with the latest developments and technologies in this constantly evolving field. With new regulations emerging regularly, it’s important for me to stay informed and maintain current knowledge.

2. How long have you been in the industry? What are your areas of expertise?

Narong:
I haven’t worked exclusively in packaging, but my previous role at Dentalife was as an R&D Engineer, where I was responsible for equipment and process validation. This also included packaging validation, particularly due to the challenges of finding suitable packaging for disinfectant products, which often have complex material interactions.
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As part of this work, I collaborated closely with packaging suppliers and internal teams to identify and implement the right packaging solutions. I spent 3.5 years in that role and have recently moved into my new position at Swisse Wellness.
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My areas of expertise include new packaging line validation trials, packaging stability studies, and material compatibility testing.

3. What is your current job role and what are your responsibilities?

Narong:
My current role is Packaging Technologist at Swisse. My responsibilities focus on ensuring data integrity across the entire packaging portfolio for ANZ and Asia. I support packaging design for NPD pipelines, working closely with the sourcing team and manufacturing partners. I’m also involved in sustainable packaging initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop packaging solutions that best support product launches. Additionally, I support the quality team on packaging-related quality challenges and lead the implementation of recommended solutions.