Predrag Ozmo
Predrag Ozmo is Sustainability Director for Personal & Home Care and Growth Ventures at Ball Corporation, where he leads global sustainability strategy for aluminium aerosol packaging, aluminium bottles, and emerging circular business models. He works closely with many of the world's leading consumer goods companies to advance decarbonization, circularity, recycled content, and responsible sourcing across the aluminium value chain.
With more than seven years at Ball Corporation, Predrag has held leadership roles spanning sustainability strategy, customer engagement, climate action, and regulatory affairs. He is a frequent speaker at international industry events and is passionate about helping brands navigate the transition toward lower-carbon, more circular packaging solutions.
Monday Dec 7
Aerosol Products Division Program
Aerosol Packaging Today: Challenges, Innovation, and Opportunities for the Future
The aerosol products industry is navigating a period of significant change, as evolving regulatory requirements, sustainability expectations, supply chain pressures, and shifting market demands shape the future of aerosol technology.
This session will examine the current landscape for aerosol containers, valves, and propellants, highlighting key challenges facing the industry and the innovations being developed in response. Presentations will explore developments in container materials and design, advances in valve technology, and the evolving propellant landscape, including the technical, regulatory, environmental, and performance considerations influencing product development.
Looking beyond today’s challenges, the session will explore opportunities to advance aerosol technology and position the industry for the future. Speakers will consider emerging technologies, new materials and components, enhanced product performance, and evolving sustainability solutions. By bringing together perspectives across containers, valves, and propellants, the session will provide a comprehensive view of where aerosol technology stands today — and the innovations and opportunities that could shape where it goes next.
Speakers:
Carla Kimsel, Global Director of Consumer Cleaning, Industrial and Aerosol Categories Plastipak Packaging
Robert McEllhatten, Manager,Technical Sales & Support, Diversified CPC International
Predrag Ozmo, Sustainability Director, Ball Corporation
Goutham Sankaran, Product Development and Innovation, Lindal North America
Greg Smith, R&D Manager, Solstice Advanced Materials