Kiley Djupstrom Kilmer Innovations

Kiley Djupstrom is a founding Sustainability and End-of-Life co-program manager with KiiP (Kilmer Innovations in Packaging) – a healthcare packaging industry collaborative seeking to improve patient outcomes and clinician delight through the science and engineering of sustainable packaging. For over 15 years, Kiley has dedicated her career to developing and commercializing novel technologies for the betterment of patients and the planet. Her professional experience has spanned the value chain as well as technical and commercial disciplines from upstream R&D to downstream commercial leadership.

Kiley started her career in research and development in the life science and biotechnology sectors. While at Virent, she contributed to developing catalytic chemistry technology to convert plant-based materials into chemicals and fuels identical to those made from petroleum. Kiley then gained downstream converting experience in progressive commercial roles with Plastic Ingenuity, a developer of thermoformed packaging solutions for the world’s leading brands.

Most recently, Kiley led commercial development with responsibility for crafting and executing growth strategies, identifying and developing market opportunities, and delivering a differentiated customer experience. Kiley studied biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin, holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management, and values continuous professional development.