Omar Asali is CEO and Chairman of Ranpak, where he leads innovation in sustainable packaging through paper-based materials, automation, robotics, and industrial AI. A firm believer that what’s good for business can also be good for the planet, he has expanded Ranpak’s portfolio to advance both sustainability and efficiency with a radical expansion into cutting-edge warehouse technology since 2019.
Previously, Asali led One Madison Corporation, a SPAC launched by One Madison Group, and served as President and CEO of HRG, where he oversaw M&A and business strategy. His earlier roles include Vice Chairman of Spectrum Brands, director positions at FGL and Front Street Re Cayman Ltd., Managing Director and Head of Global Strategy at Harbinger Capital, and co-head of Goldman Sachs Hedge Fund Strategies.
