Leading with Purpose: Bob Gargione on the Future of Sustainable Flexible Packaging
Pregis Performance Flexibles president shares insights on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in FlexPack Voice’s October 2025 “A Closer Look” feature.
In its October 2025 edition, FlexPack Voice featured Bob Gargione, President of Pregis Performance Flexibles and board member of the Flexible Packaging Association, in its “A Closer Look” series. The profile highlights Gargione’s strategic leadership and Pregis Performance Flexibles’ mission to innovate packaging solutions that balance sustainability and performance. This November, Pregis will bring that same expertise to the FPA 2025 FlexForward® Conference in New Orleans, where, as a proud sponsor, the company will connect with industry leaders to explore trends, innovations, and sustainability initiatives shaping the future of flexible packaging.
With a background in engineering and a career spanning multiple industries, Gargione brings a unique perspective to the intersection of innovation, environmental responsibility, and consumer experience. His leadership is guided by a clear vision: “understanding customer needs and industry evolution.”
To me, it is not just about boxes and bags. It is about rethinking how we reduce waste, cut carbon emissions, and support a circular economy.
This philosophy is reflected in the Pregis Performance Flexibles Renew® Series: durable films designed to use fewer raw materials, optimize recycled content, and enable recyclability, all without compromising product performance.
Gargione also addressed the growing importance of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, emphasizing the need for strategic supplier partnerships and value‑chain collaboration to help brands navigate regulatory complexity.
“It’s an important step toward a more sustainable future, but there’s still considerable uncertainty about how it will be implemented and enforced, especially across different regions,” he noted.
Pregis is actively monitoring the evolution of the legislative landscape, partnering across the value chain to provide brands with proactive guidance and sustainable packaging solutions, helping them stay ahead of regulatory requirements and market expectations.
As the flexible packaging industry continues to evolve, Gargione’s leadership remains grounded in driving innovation that meets environmental goals, anticipates regulatory shifts, and helps brands stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.
Read the full edition about his leadership journey and perspective on the industry here.
