Chris Labombarbe

Chris LaBombarbe has extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles within various companies. Chris currently holds the position of Vice President of Global Engineering at Mold-Masters Limited, a role they began in 2023. Prior to this, from 2021 to 2023, they served as the Senior Director of PET Engineering & Development at Graham Packaging, where they focused on up-front engineering of products and the development of robust processes. From 2018 to 2021, they worked as the Director of Process Engineering at The Coca-Cola Company, leading the development, commercialization, and optimization of processing systems. Before that, from 2005 to 2018, they held several roles at Amcor, including Director of New Technology Commercialization and Director of Technical Services/R&D. Chris began their career at Owens Illinois Inc as the New Product Development Team Leader from 2002 to 2005 and also worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Ford Motor Company from 2000 to 2002.

Chris LaBombarbe has a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Technology (plastics) from Eastern Michigan University. Additionally, they have an Associate of Science degree in Statistical Quality Control from Washtenaw Community College.