Ben VanderPlas Sonoco ThermoSafe

Ben VanderPlas is responsible for the leadership of Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Engineering and R&D departments. With more than 16 years’ experience in the life sciences industry, he has developed and implemented numerous innovative solutions to mitigate risk across the temperature-controlled supply chain. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging from Michigan State University, a Masters Degree in Engineering Management from Northwestern University, and he retains a lifetime Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation from the Institute of Packaging Professionals.