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The Y-Factor Podcast

by Ian

Host, Ian Bates, interviews inspiring, engaging thought leaders across all sectors, but with a focus around design innovation, regeneration and people leadership.Ian has over 30 years’ experience within the paper, packaging and media industries. He has worked for a number of international organisations, including Metsäboard, D.S. Smith Plc and AssiDomän. He has also been involved with several start-ups and smaller companies, including The Less Packaging Company, PortaBrands, Reelbrands & Fibrepac. He is also an advisor to Two Sides - a global non-profit, which helps the paper, packaging and tissue sectors with greenwash-free communications.He is a freelance consultant working with a handful of market intelligence and media communications organisations within the print and fibre packaging sectors.Ian is often invited to give talks to industry leaders and education on a range of topics including the environment, p