Lynn Dyer is Executive Director at AMERIPEN, the only material-inclusive organization solely focused on advancing the packaging industry’s public policy objectives in the U.S. In her current role, she leads the trade association’s strategy to support its mission and vision, directs policy supporting projects, and manages its operations.

A recognized leader in the packaging industry, Ms. Dyer has three decades of experience in public policy, sustainability, and industry collaboration. She is a frequent speaker at industry events and quoted regularly in print and television media, providing valuable insights and commentary on today’s packaging issues.

Prior to joining AMERIPEN in 2025, Ms. Dyer was Chief Sustainability Officer at Pactiv
Evergreen (now Novolex), a leading manufacturer of fresh food and beverage packaging in North America. In that role, she directed the company’s sustainability initiatives and represented the company on numerous boards, including AMERIPEN, Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), Carton Council, Foundation for Plastic Recycling, and GreenBlue’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).

Prior to joining Pactiv in 2019, Ms. Dyer spent over 20 years with the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), where she advocated for the interests of the foodservice packaging industry in North America. Prior to joining FPI in 1998, she worked with the European Food Service & Packaging Association (now 360° Foodservice) in Brussels, Belgium.

Ms. Dyer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Richmond and currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.