Laura Studwell is the food, beverage and packaging industry marketing manager for OMRON, a provider of automation and safety products. She has a strong background in the food and packaging industries working with associations and governing bodies throughout the Pan-Americas to drive standards for food safety and quality. Studwell is an active member of The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, serving on the Emerging Leaders Committee, and the Packaging Association of Canada. Prior to joining OMRON, Studwell worked at Loma Systems (an ITW company), Xerox, and IBM. She has an MBA from Northern Illinois University.