Conference Speakers

Heidi Beatty
Chief Executive Officer, Crown Abbey, LLC
BIOGRAPHY
Heidi Beatty has a successful track record as an Innovator and project manager. Over her 20+ year career, Heidi has launched products for some of the world’s leading brands as well as for some of the most entrepreneurial start-ups. As CEO of Crown Abbey, Heidi and her team helps a global client base across consumer, health care and nutritional categories to identify and commercialize new technologies.After gaining a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of York, UK, Heidi worked with Johnson & Johnson for over 10 years. From there, she worked at NicePak-PDI, launching many different wet wipes, into the USA market.
Heidi has worked in the USA, Germany and currently lives in the UK. She has a deep commitment to the Environment and to supporting the voice of Women, both in the work place, as well as well the products she helps develop for them.
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wipes Academy
It's the first and only comprehensive wipes training program for the entire wipes supply chain. Come to the World of Wipes® International (WOW) Conference a day early for an in-depth wipes education. From wipes materials, design, and production to cost implications and packaging, the two-day WIPES Academy focuses on the most important consumer wipes segments while introducing and stressing the importance of every major facet of the multi-billion dollar wipes sector.
This course is essential for anyone working in any area of the multi-billion dollar wipes industry – including:
Raw materials and packaging suppliers
Brand and private label wipe converters
Retail buyers
Product developers
Please Note: This course is recommended for applicants who have completed the INDA Elementary Nonwovens Training Course or have two to four years' experience of basic nonwoven fabrics knowledge. There are a limited number of seats available in the course, so register today to ensure your participation.
WIPES Academy registrants receive a $250 discount off the WOW full conference registration fee. Pre-registration is required.