Mokone Shopo

Mokone Shopo is an accomplished packaging professional with extensive experience in the industry. Currently serving as a Packaging Specialist at PepsiCo since January 2024, Mokone has previously held positions as a Packaging Engineer at Canway (Pty) Ltd from December 2021 to June 2023 and at GSK from December 2016 to November 2021, where responsibilities included managing packaging changes and optimizing packaging processes. Earlier roles include a Packaging Technologist at Unilever from March 2006 to December 2016, focusing on communication and improvements in packaging processes, and as a Process & Innovations Engineer, leading process improvement projects. Mokone's career began as a Trainee Metallurgist at BHP Billiton in 1999. Educational qualifications include an N.Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Natal Technikon and a Certificate in Packaging Science from the Institute of Packaging Professionals.