Saanen, Berne, Switzerland
Founder of PEPPER-i2 | Expert in Sustainability, Circularity & Investments | Board Member | Former Chief Commercial & Sustainability Officer at Lenzing AG With over 25 years of experience in the fiber industry, Robert van de Kerkhof is a recognised authority in sustainability and circularity. He is the founder of PEPPER-i2, a Swiss-based impact advisory company. Robert is advising leading companies like Syre (Vargas/H&M/TPG) and ReHubs Europe on decarbonizing and creating a circular textile industry. He currently serves as Chairperson and non-executive director at HeiQ PLC, President of the Austrian Fiber Institute, and a Board Member at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). His career spans roles at companies such as TenCate, DuPont, and INVISTA, bringing extensive expertise in sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain, and branding.
IMPACT & INSPIRE
Austrian Fiber Institute, organisers of the Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference