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Greg Gard, Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation, has held numerous technical positions supporting the various market segments within Pliant Corporation. His responsibilities now include Product Development and Technical Service for the Corporation, with particular focus on shortening product development cycles, improving speed to market, and directing a team of packaging professionals in the development of packages that protect and preserve while improving functionality and appearance.
Before joining Pliant, Mr. Gard held engineering and management positions with Cryovac Sealed Air Corporation. Prior to this he worked for several years as an engineer with Dresser Atlas in oil and gas exploration. He holds a B.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison.
Mr. Gard is actively involved with Clemson University's Packaging Science program, one of only four academic institutions in the United States that offers a four-year program leading to a B.S. degree in Packaging Science. Currently, he serves on the Packaging Advisory Board at Clemson | 