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Green Leadership: Why Sustainability Expertise Is the New Must-Have for Packaging and Print Executives

The packaging and print industries are transforming. Is your leadership team ready? As regulatory demands tighten and environmental awareness grows, sustainability is no longer a side consideration—it’s central to business success. In the packaging and print sectors, forward-thinking companies are turning to a new kind of executive: one who combines commercial leadership with a deep […]

How to use social media to find a new role

When used correctly, social media is a powerful tool to help you identify that perfect role. An active and engaging social media presence is crucial for a variety of reasons. Your activity across social media platforms says so much about who you are and helps you to present yourself in this increasingly competitive market as […]

Welcome to The Athena Client Brief

Helping You Build World-Class Leadership Teams in Print & Packaging At Athena Executive Search, we understand that talent is the most strategic investment any company can make. That’s why we’re proud to introduce The Athena Client Brief — a newsletter designed specifically for leaders in the print and packaging sectors who are serious about building […]

How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in the Packaging & Print Sector

In an industry defined by innovation, sustainability, and operational precision, the print and packaging sector is only as strong as the leaders guiding it. Yet across the market, companies are facing a familiar challenge: Finding — and keeping — the right executive talent. At Athena Executive Search, we speak to senior leaders and candidates every […]

360-Degree Feedback – Why You Should Be Using It

Feedback is an essential part of business, especially for Print and Packaging businesses that employ large teams who work together. If you want to improve the communication levels in your business, here is everything you need to know about 360-degree feedback – and why you should be using it. What Is 360-Degree Feedback 360-degree feedback […]

What are the secrets of great leadership?

Great leadership depends upon our level of self-awareness, our willingness to learn and our acceptance that our actions and attitude influence everyone around us. When we assume a leadership role, all of our behaviour counts. Our ability to recognise and develop the qualities we naturally possess and a willingness to develop and improve upon those […]

Are you listening to your team? You really should be

One of the biggest misconceptions we have about communication is that listening is a passive activity. How many times have we heard someone say, or said ourselves, “I’ll come along to the meeting, but I’ll just listen”? We understand listening is an essential quality of leadership, but most of us don’t know how to listen […]

Why changing jobs is often your best option

The concept of successful careers on a single track over a dedicated 25 year period is now largely regarded as myth. Today’s primary rule for success is to step outside your comfort zone. If you want a purpose-driven and successful career in which you actively participate, you will need to know when to take a […]

Flexible Packaging vs. Rigid Packaging: Which Is the Future?

The packaging industry is evolving rapidly, driven by changing consumer demands, sustainability concerns, and technological advancements. One of the most significant debates in the sector revolves around flexible and rigid packaging. Each has its advantages and challenges, and the choice depends on factors such as product type, environmental impact, cost, and branding considerations. In this […]

Why your CV is probably being ignored

  The print and packaging job market has always been a competitive environment. Not only are we competing with other applicants for a role, we are also competing for attention. Employers (and recruiters) seek candidates focused on their career, not someone merely going through the motions of looking for another job. Here are the simple […]