Shannon Doherty-Andall MAIP
Sustainability Manager
Australian Beverages Council
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Joe Foster FAIP
Owner
Foster Packaging
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At the 2025 Annual General Meeting the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) formally welcomed two new Board Members to the team. Shannon Doherty-Andall MAIP, Sustainability Manager, Australian Beverages Council and Joe Foster FAIP, Foster Packaging will be joining the board as Associate Directors for Central Region and Northern Region respectively.
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AIP President, John Bigley MAIP welcomed both Shannon and Joe to the Board and believes that both will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the roles.
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“Shannon and Joe are very familiar to many in the AIP as they have been long-standing contributors and supporters of the Institute for a long time. Joe Foster has been a major influencer in the Australasian packaging industry for many years, being recognised as a Fellow of the AIP, as well as in 2020 receiving a WPO Lifetime Achievement Award. Joe will be a huge asset to the board bringing both his business acumen and passion for education and training. Joe’s pedigree in packaging innovation in flexibles also brings another dimension to the team and I look forward to working alongside him.” Mr Bigley said.
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“Shannon is a sustainability professional which helps bring a different lens to the discussions, as well as being such a great supporter and member of the AIP. Shannon’s energy is infectious, and she will bring a different, and very valuable, perspective to the board and I look forward to working alongside her,”
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“Both board appointments demonstrate the AIP’s strength in depth and calibre of membership, when we can draw upon such industry expertise. This is a very exciting and dynamic period for packaging and our members, and these appointments mean that the AIP Board is well resourced to help lead the AIP over the coming years.” he said.
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Shannon added that “The AIP has been an unmatched support throughout her career.”
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“The education, mentorship and community created by the AIP has helped me become a better member of the packaging ecosystem both in Australia and abroad. With how highly I’ve always thought of the AIP, I am extremely honoured and excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the future of the organisation, and to help ensure its programs reach every professional who could benefit from them in the region.” she said.
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Joe also wanted to express his gratitude to the AIP for welcoming him to the board for the Northern Region.
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“I am quite excited to be part of the team as I feel I can assist and contribute further to the packaging industry across Australia and New Zealand. Being in the packaging industry for the past 40 plus years has been so rewarding and an amazing journey starting in Europe, Africa and now Australia. Over these years I have learned and gained a lot of experience and knowledge which I love passing on to the ever changing packaging industry.” he said.
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Please join with the AIP in welcoming both Shannon Doherty-Andall and Joe Foster to the Board.