Fausto Tazzi is a leading voice in circular packaging systems and EPR implementation, with over 25 years of executive experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. As Co‑Founder and Senior Advisor of PRO Vietnam, he helped build the country’s first authorized packaging recycling coalition, now gathering 30+ multinational and local companies to accelerate Vietnam’s transition toward a fully circular packaging economy. His work has shaped national collection systems, recycling infrastructure, and public–private partnerships aligned with global sustainability standards.
Currently General Manager of Romana Group of Companies in Dubai, Fausto previously led multiple markets for Nestlé Waters, driving large‑scale transformations in water stewardship, water regeneration, and sustainable packaging innovation. His leadership integrates ESG strategy with nature‑inspired design, drawing from his publication Biomimicry in Organizations and mentoring innovators and startups in regenerative business models.
Fausto brings a unique cross‑regional perspective on circularity, resource regeneration, and scalable industry collaboration, making him a strong contributor to PolyNext’s mission of advancing sustainable packaging and circular economy solutions.
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Romana Group of Companies is one of the largest bottled water producers in the UAE. Founded in 1996, Romana has built a nationwide distribution network covering all seven emirates, becoming a trusted household brand committed to water safety, quality, and responsible operations.
PRO Vietnam is the country’s first authorized packaging recycling coalition, founded in 2019 and now uniting 30+ leading multinational and Vietnamese companies. The coalition plays a pioneering role in implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), shaping national policy, and collaborating with government bodies, NGOs, and recycling partners to build Vietnam’s packaging recycling infrastructure and it is rapidly becoming a reference in circular economy implementation, public–private partnerships, and scalable recycling models.