Renée D. Paris

Renée D. Paris has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Renée D. currently works at W. R. Grace as the Global Sustainable Sourcing Lead since April 2023. Prior to that, they were the Sustainability Manager at Electrolux from July 2021 to March 2023. Renée also worked as the Category Manager for Sustainable Packaging at Molson Coors Beverage Company from April 2020 to July 2021.

Before transitioning into sustainability roles, Renée had extensive experience in sourcing and supplier sustainability at Sonoco. Renée D. held various positions such as Global Sustainable Packaging Specialist from January 2019 to April 2020, Associate Category Manager and Supplier Sustainability Team Leader from January 2017 to January 2019, Senior Sourcing Specialist from August 2016 to December 2016, and Sourcing Specialist and Supplier Sustainability Team Member from June 2014 to August 2016. In these roles, they managed significant spend, negotiated with suppliers, ensured supply security, and handled day-to-day sourcing issues. Renée D. also actively participated in sustainability initiatives and represented Sonoco at conferences and webinars.

Renée's career began with their service as a Community Economic Development Volunteer in the Peace Corps from June 2011 to June 2013. Renée D. then worked as the Director of Social Services at Community Action Commission, overseeing multiple programs aimed at assisting low-income individuals to become self-sufficient, from December 2008 to February 2010.

Prior to their work in sustainability and social services, Renée held various roles including Client Technical Analyst at ADP Dealer Services from December 2007 to October 2008, Catering Sales Manager at Sticky Fingers Catering from July 2006 to December 2007, and Office Assistant Manager at ACCION International from May 2005 to June 2006. Renée D. also gained management experience as a Manager at Daily Grill from an undisclosed period before 2001 to 2005.

Overall, Renée D. Paris has shown a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility throughout their career, and their diverse experiences have equipped their with a well-rounded skill set in sourcing, sustainability management, and social services.

Renée D. Paris completed a BA degree in International Affairs, French, Spanish, and Arabic at The George Washington University in the years 1999 to 2003. Renée D. then attended Universidad de Salamanca in 2000 to 2001 to study Spanish and Humanities. In 1997 to 1998, they studied French at Lycee Aubanel, Avignon, France. Later, they pursued an International MBA in International Business at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business from 2010 to 2014.