John Garnett serves as Senior Vice President of Technical, Sustainability, & Innovation at Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable specialty films and material science solutions across the food, consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare markets. With over two decades of experience in sustainability, technology development, and leadership in the materials and consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sectors, Garnett brings invaluable expertise to his role at CNG.
Garnett’s strategic vision seamlessly integrates innovation and sustainability into CNG’s growth strategy and ongoing operations, driving technical excellence and transforming material science into market-driven applications. By aligning CNG’s commitment to customer success with a culture of continuous improvement and forward-thinking innovation, Garnett leads his team to spearhead the advancement of sustainable solutions, including the company’s GreenArrow™ portfolio of certified sustainable films, driving progress towards a more circular economy.
Prior to joining CNG, Garnett held key leadership positions at Dow Chemical and Conagra Brands, leading technology development efforts in materials innovation, sustainable packaging, and food technology. Throughout his career, Garnett has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to building exceptional teams and fostering technical leadership.

