Colin Yates

Colin Yates is a retired professional who concluded a notable career at Mars, where they served as Packaging Development Director and later as Global Packaging Sustainability Director for Petcare. During their tenure, they contributed significantly to the European Petcare network and led initiatives that established industry standards, such as the first chilled packed products under the Dolmio brand. Colin also managed innovative packaging projects at Mars Food, including the launch of Uncle Ben's Express rice. Currently, Colin is enjoying a break after a long, impactful career. They are pursuing studies in Polymer Science & Technology at Newcastle University.