John Abate

John Abate has extensive experience in research and development within the packaging sector, currently serving as Manager of R&D Packaging Development at Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee since March 2019. Prior to this role, John held several positions at Xerox from 2002 to July 2018, including Senior Manager of Scale Up Engineering, Engineering Support Manager, and Program/Portfolio Manager. John's career at Xerox began in 1986, where roles included Pilot Plant Operations Supervisor and Engineering Technologist/Member of Research Staff at the Xerox Research Centre of Canada. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The State University of New York and has additional education from Sheridan College.