ABOUT
Keynote Session
Strategic Director, LOUPE
Informa Markets
Andy Thomas serves as Strategic Director for LOUPE, Informa Markets’ global platform for the label and package printing industry. He plays a leading role in market analysis, industry intelligence, content strategy, and the development of international events serving the global labels and packaging community.
Throughout his career, he has been closely associated with Labels & Labeling, one of the industry’s most respected international media brands. As Editor and later Editor-in-Chief, he conducted extensive research and interviews with label converters, printers, brand owners, and equipment manufacturers around the world, developing a deep understanding of market dynamics, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
Over the years, he has reported on and analyzed many of the key transformations shaping the industry, including the rise of digital printing, sustainability initiatives, automation, workflow optimization, and advances in embellishment technologies. His insights, grounded in firsthand industry engagement and global market observation, have earned him widespread recognition as one of the sector’s most respected commentators and thought leaders.
He has also played an integral role in the development and success of major international industry events, including the Labelexpo Global Series and, more recently, LOUPE. As a frequent speaker, moderator, and industry analyst, he provides strategic perspectives on market trends, business opportunities, and the future direction of the label and package printing industry.
Today, as Strategic Director of LOUPE, he continues to strengthen the connection between industry media, events, and professional communities, helping to create value through knowledge sharing, market intelligence, and global collaboration. He is widely regarded as one of the key figures providing a global perspective on the evolving label industry.