Victoria Ellis
About Victoria Ellis
Victoria Ellis is a Sustainability Materials Manager with extensive experience in managing non-food product technical aspects, emphasizing sustainability. She has a background in geology and a long history in the retail industry, particularly in sustainability and packaging roles.
Work at Wickes
Victoria Ellis serves as the Sustainability Materials Manager at Wickes, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she focuses on integrating sustainability into the materials used in Wickes' products. Her work emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in the retail sector, particularly in relation to non-food products.
Previous Experience in Retail
Prior to her current role at Wickes, Victoria Ellis accumulated significant experience in the retail industry. She worked at Sainsbury's for nine years, initially as a Product Technologist from 2008 to 2017 and later as the Packaging Manager Non-food from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Product Technologist at Asda Stores Ltd from 2006 to 2008. This extensive background has equipped her with a strong understanding of product development and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Ellis studied Geology at the University of Leicester from 1997 to 2000, where she gained foundational knowledge relevant to her career. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing the technical aspects of non-food products, particularly with a focus on sustainability.
Sustainability Focus
Victoria Ellis has a strong focus on sustainability in her professional roles. She emphasizes embracing global and cultural differences in her work, which enhances her approach to sustainability in product development and packaging. Her commitment to sustainability is evident in her long history of roles that prioritize environmentally friendly practices.