Wiggensbach, Bavaria, Germany
Experienced multi-lingual packaging professional with a strong background in product innovation and business development.
Managing the European R&D teams for flexible packaging, graphic arts and labels. Defining the R&D strategy, assigning priorities and resources. Aligning/coordinating with the Business Teams and R&D Heads of other regions.
Area Sales Manager for BENELUX, Germany and Eastern Europe. Product Champion for strategic sustainability products. Coordinating Sales, R&D and Marketing activities.
In charge of Product Development, Product and Portfolio Management, Technical Service, Business Development and Market Intelligence. Key responsibilities: definition of product and market strategy. Management and coordination of innovation and new business pipeline.
Leading and managing a team of R&D project managers. Defining strategies and assigning responsibilities. Project management: specifically focused on development and implementation of new packaging concepts. Optimisation of standard packaging specs. Other responsibilities include product management, technical troubleshooting, coordinating and supporting trials, direct contact to customers and suppliers.
Development and implementation of new packaging concepts, optimisation of standard packaging specs, technical troubleshooting (internal and external), primary technical contact for key customers.
Development of coldseal adhesives, water based laminating adhesives, water based primers, water based heatseal dispersions and hotmelts. Technical service and troubleshooting for customers.