The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce that Mario Abreu, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ferrero, has been elected as the new Manufacturer Co-Chair of the Plastic Waste Coalition of Action joining fellow Co-Chair Rob Nicol, Vice President Corporate Affairs, at Walmart Canada. He will start this position at the Coalition Steering Committee taking place on February 24th in Brussels.

Commenting on his election, Mario said:

“I am honoured to join the Plastic Waste Coalition of Action as Co-Chair. This role represents a vital opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders in driving systemic change and advancing our shared commitment to tackling plastic waste. The Coalition has already made significant contributions to the design, reuse and recycling of plastic packaging and I look forward to helping it accelerate innovation, foster sustainable solutions, and contribute to a circular economy that benefits both society and the environment.“

Mario Abreu is the Vice President of Sustainability at Ferrero Group, leading the company’s global sustainability strategy since 2020. With over 25 years of experience in sustainability, he previously served as Vice President Sustainability at Tetra Pak. Abreu focuses on aligning Ferrero’s business with long-term environmental and social goals, including advancing packaging recyclability and renewable energy use. A mechanical engineer, he holds advanced qualifications in sustainability leadership. 

In stepping into this new role, Mario will replace outgoing Co-Chair Barry Parkin, Chief Procurement & Sustainability Officer at Mars, Incorporated. The Coalition would like to express its gratitude to Barry for his exceptional leadership and support which have been instrumental in driving the Coalition’s progress. 

Find out more about the mission and work of the CGF’s Plastic Waste Coalition.