MM Pharma & Healthcare Packaging is proud to announce that Lorna Cowan, Managing Director of MM Packaging Newmarket, has been shortlisted for two categories in the 2025 Women in Packaging Excellence Awards – Packaging Leadership and Inspirational Mentor, Technical & Operational.
With a career spanning almost 40 years, Lorna has earned a reputation as a trailblazer in packaging industry excellence, having held senior leadership roles across sectors from carton manufacturing to pharmaceutical leaflets.
Since joining MM Packaging Newmarket, Lorna has led a remarkable transformation, building trust and revitalising company culture through structured engagement and talent recognition programmes including the introduction of a skills matrix and tiered pay structure.
Under her leadership, the site implemented process improvements that delivered a £2.6 million revenue increase in just two years. She has mentored employees across all levels – from printers and operations managers to finance administrators and CI leaders – encouraging formal qualifications and supporting career transitions.
Mark Wilson, Managing Director Central Europe & UK & Ireland Region at MM Pharma & Healthcare Packaging said: “Throughout her career, Lorna has challenged gender bias and championed diversity, ensuring opportunities are earned by skill and experience. Her nomination for the Packaging Leadership Award and the Inspirational Mentor, Technical & Operational category recognises not only her operational achievements but also her unwavering dedication to building lasting success through people.
“We are thrilled to see Lorna’s exceptional leadership recognised through these nominations. Her resilience and commitment to innovation have set a benchmark for our industry, and her recognition at the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards is well deserved.”
Lorna said: “Leadership is not about titles – it’s about building something lasting. My career has been defined not just by what I’ve achieved, but by who I’ve helped rise along the way. I’m deeply honoured to be recognised in both the Packaging Leadership and Inspirational Mentor categories. This recognition isn’t just about me; it’s a reflection of the incredible teams I have had the privilege to lead.”
The Women in Packaging Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievement, mentorship, and leadership in the packaging sector. Winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony on Thursday 10 July.
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