Doug Hano
About Doug Hano
Doug Hano serves as the Vice President of Business Development, Sustainability, and Innovation at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and product management across various roles in multiple companies.
Current Role at Berry Global, Inc.
Doug Hano serves as the Vice President of Business Development, Sustainability, and Innovation at Berry Global, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on elevating innovation and aligning product offerings to adapt to changing market dynamics. He leads sustainability threat response and innovation initiatives for Berry's $2.0 billion Flexible Packaging and Food Films segments within the Engineered Materials division.
Previous Experience at Berry Plastics and Berry Global, Inc.
Doug Hano has held multiple positions at Berry Plastics and Berry Global, Inc. He worked as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for Berry Plastics from 2006 to 2007, and later served as the Regional Controller from 2007 to 2011. He transitioned to Berry Global, Inc. as Product Director from 2012 to 2015, and then as Vice President of Product Management and Development from 2015 to 2019.
Career Background in Financial Planning and Analysis
Doug Hano has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis. He worked as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Steward Health Care from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he held a similar role at Converge from 2004 to 2005. His career in financial management began at W.W. Grainger, Inc., where he worked in various capacities, including Branch Manager and Logistics Project Manager.
Educational Background
Doug Hano earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Lehigh University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Corporate Finance from Cornell University, attending from 1994 to 1996. He also completed his secondary education at The Loomis Chaffee School from 1982 to 1985.
Experience in Business Development
Doug Hano has a background in business development, having worked as a Business Development Manager at W.W. Grainger, Inc. from 1998 to 2000. He also held the position of Director of Corporate Development at Converge from 2000 to 2004. His diverse roles have contributed to his expertise in aligning business strategies with market needs.