Mondi is further reinforcing its commitment to innovation in e-commerce packaging by combining extensive expertise in materials, design, and packaging processes with a state-of-the-art testing environment, where solutions are subjected to rigorous stress tests under real-world logistics conditions.
To accelerate this journey, Gavin Mounce joined Mondi as eCommerce Innovation and Application Director on 1 November 2025. With extensive experience in packaging design and innovation management on the retailer and supplier side, he will lead the team in driving forward new ideas and strengthening collaboration between Mondi’s paper, product design, and converting expertise.
“eCommerce packaging innovation is about creating value for our customers and the environment,” said Armand Schoonbrood, COO Mondi eCommerce, “Gavin brings a retailer’s perspective to innovation, helping us design packaging that works for both people and planet.”
“I’m excited to lead a team that turns groundbreaking ideas into real-world, tried and tested solutions – from concept to the customer’s door,” Mounce added.
Mondi operates a dedicated ThinkBox Bupak, located in Budweis, Czech Republic, a customer engagement centre to host innovation workshops, co-create packaging samples on the spot, and align customers’ needs with Mondi’s packaging expertise. The hub is equipped with an ISTA-certified testing laboratory, ensuring that every innovation performs under real-world logistics conditions.
The laboratory conducts standardised ISTA transit tests, simulating real-life shipping and handling scenarios to ensure that packaging solutions protect products throughout the supply chain. The ISTA certification has now been officially renewed until 1 October 2027, confirming Mondi’s position as a Certified Testing Laboratory member of the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA).
