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For this edition, sky is the limit: 40+ speakers will cover market trends, product developments, sustainability, incontinence, wipes, machinery and medical.
As a participant, you'll get access to all presentations, be able to ask questions to the speakers through a chat box or via live Q&A sessions and panel discussions. Besides the content, you will be able to connect, organise one-on-one video meetings and network.
"Compliments to EDANA team on organizing this virtual Outlook, that exceeded my expectations: was rather easy to follow presentation, start new connection. Live discussions were rather interactive and depending on participation-group at one moment reminded me to some of real-live discussions. Keep it up!"
Jelena Bozovic, Sr. Manager, Global Marketing & MDTS, Personal Hygiene at SABIC
"Alongside many sustainability programme offerings, I am thoroughly impressed by EDANA making this first online event so interactive. It was really productive and engaging couple of days"
Mark Thornton, Vice President, GMDSO BabyCare & Packaging at Procter & Gamble
“In the midst of a year unlike any that’s come before, this edition clearly exceeded my expectations for such an online event and I felt a lot of activity going on. It was an encouraging indicator for future events also” said Mikael Staal Axelsen CEO of Fibertex and Chair of the EDANA board. “All credit to the team and presenters for such a strong topical programme that attracted such a large active audience.”
Mikael Staal Axelsen, Group CEO at Fibertex Personal Care
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The importance of complying with the EU Regulations actually in force for the NW and Hygienic Industrial applications:
All the above-mentioned regulations are mandatory but have never been taken into proper consideration in the NW and Hygienic aeraulic field. They provide clear guidelines related to the performances requested by all the filtration and humidification systems.
A European study designed to reveal the human truth of people living with urinary incontinence today explores their struggles as well as the impact urinary incontinence has on their lives. The research was conducted in Germany, France, Czech Republic, Spain and Switzerland whereby over 2300 incontinent people were interviewed. Beside statistics, the results reveal deep insights from and consequences for affected people.
Market drivers for adult incontinence products:
Industry innovations to improve product and care performance
- Harmonisation across the EU:
- Single Use Plastic Directive implementation at national level
- What to expect from the extended producer responsibility requirement?
The US Absorbent Hygiene Industry is challenged by a growing interest from consumers for products whose inputs are responsibly sourced and whose end-of-life fate also includes responsible options. This is not easy for multiple-component products such as AHP’s, and for products whose function is to absorb bodily fluids and wastes. Combining this with growing concerns about all-things-plastic and one of the largest Nonwovens sectors, AHP’s, becomes an over-night offender to the environment rather than the helpful enhancer of the quality of life.
The presentation will cover the major directions of known developmental efforts in this important arena, and how material science options can inform solutions. It will also discuss the legislative activity in North America addressing plastics in the environment and how INDA and its coalition partners are encouraging a performance-based approach to controlling plastic materials rather than a material-prescriptive approach as pursued by the EU.
Lack of isolation rooms (even pre Covid- why the Gama Healthcare “Rediroom” was designed – as a screening tool)
The rising demand and focus provides opportunities but also new challenges on suppliers into those markets:
In this discussion, we will look at some key challenges of developing and launching a truly innovative product, including the Top 10 Do's and Don'ts for Quality. We will also delve into the challenges of how to still vet suppliers to make the right choices for your organization, whilst working from your home office!
This presentation gives a high-level overview of the requirements of the MDR, which enters into full application on 26 May 2021.
The audience will gain:
Kaushik steers the Polyolefin Insight and Research practice for IHS Markit in EMEA. He played a pivotal role in conceptualizing, developing and executing the IHS Markit sustainability practice.
In a career of over three decades, Kaushik gained diverse experience working at top global companies, leading global business management, market development, market intelligence and strategy functions. His interests are in pricing, strategy and intelligence.
Previously, with petrochemicals giant SABIC, Kaushik led the global strategy team for the polymers business, shaping long term ambitions in terms of growth, business improvement, innovation and pricing. He was instrumental in developing a framework for strategy execution, as well as deploying performance metrics.
Kaushik holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a marketing MBA.
Don't miss Kaushik's keynote speech on Thursday 22 April at 09.10 AM
Polyolefin business: looking beyond the pandemic
Robert Ward leads the Geo-economics, Geopolitics and Strategy research programme and is the IISS Japan Chair, carrying out independent research and writing extensively on strategic issues related to Japan, including its contemporary security and foreign policies.
Prior to joining the IISS, Robert was editorial director at The Economist Intelligence Unit. In this capacity, he led the EIU’s country and industry analysis and forecasting teams. He was also a member of the EIU’s executive committee. Robert lived and worked in Japan from 1989 to 1996, latterly holding a position in Japan’s largest credit-rating agency, The Japan Bond Research Institute. Robert holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Cambridge University.
Don't miss Robert's keynote speech followed by a live Q&A session, Wednesday 21 April at 09.10 AM
The outlook for the global economy in the aftermath of the pandemic
Luminita has a work experience of over 10 years in regulatory field for highly regulated products (medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic, cosmetics, food supplements, borderline products), being responsible for defining regulatory strategy, preparing technical documentation, ensuring approvals / clearances/ certifications are maintained appropriately
Education consists in a Complementary Master in Public Health at Université Libre de Brussels where she specialized in biostatistics and epidemiology, a Master of Business Administration at Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers Paris and a Bachelor in International Relations at the Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania.
Luminita will be the Moderator of the EU Medical Device Regulation Session scheduled on 23 April from 11.40 to 12.00 hrs.
Jens has a Master in Engineering from Aalborg University from 2006, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Aalborg University from 2012 and an Exam. scient. in Health and Physical education from University of Southern Denmark. He has been with Fibertex Personal Care since 2019 as Sales Manager working primarily with European based customers. Previously Business Manager in Gabriel A/S (DK).
Don't miss Jens' presentation, together Thomas Broch, on Thursday 22 April at 10.00 AM
Learnings from the producer of the first spunbond based on mass balance certified bio-based and circular polymers
Sustainability journey - from an industry perspective
Partnering with suppliers
Learnings
The sustainability path forward – a never ending journey
Career:
01/2021 to date: Kelheim Fibres GmbH - Group Leader; Fibre and Application Development
06/2006 to 01/2021: Kelheim Fibres GmbH - Project manager R&D; Product-, process- and application development
06/02 to 06/06: Kimberly-Clark Europe - Product developer Personal Care; Life Cycle Management
10/01 – 06/02: Institute of organic chemistry & Institute of physics FAU Erlangen - Scientific employee
Education:
1997 - 2001: PhD (Dr. rer. nat.): FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg - Research field: supramolecular chemistry, molecular magnetism
1990 - 1996 Degree in chemistry: FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg & Universidad de Valencia / Spain
Don't miss Ingo's presentation, together with Henning Röttger, on Thursday 22 April at 10.50 AM
Towards high performing plant based absorbent hygiene products - Closing the performance gap between plant based sustainable materials and synthetic materials
Oliver Bisazza is Director General, Industrial Policies at MedTech Europe, the European trade association for the medical technology industry including diagnostics, medical devices and digital health. MedTech Europe’s Industrial Policies team, which Oliver leads, supports the industry’s compliance with new and changing EU regulatory requirements, including the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR). His team strives to facilitate technical implementation of these requirements, and to communicate his members’ positions to the European Commission, the EU Member States, and other relevant authorities and stakeholders.
Oliver has been with the organization since 2017, prior to which is had a variety of company and trade association roles. He is proud to call himself an ex-employee of EDANA, where he served as Regulatory Affairs Manager through 2009-2013.
Born and raised in Australia, Oliver is a dual national of Australia and Malt, and a native speaker of English.
Don't miss Oliver's presentation "EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR): Essentials for Class I Manufacturers and their Upstream Supply Chains" scheduled during the EU Medical Device Regulation Session on 23 April from 11.40 to 13.30 hrs
Mr. Bourget is the Managing Director of Apis Rex Consultants, a boutique strategy consulting firm based in Switzerland, specialising in nonwovens and personal care industries. Mr Bourget has over 20 years’ experience in senior executive positions, 13 of which in the nonwovens industry. He joined PGI in 2007 in the role of Vice President & General Manager, then moved to Glatfelter in 2010 to lead the integration and growth of their newly acquired global airlaid division before founding Apis Rex Consultants in 2015.
Apis Rex provides advisory services to nonwoven and personal care companies on aspects of strategy, marketing, M&A, business development, human resources, and operational excellence. Apis Rex has helped both public and private nonwoven companies, converters, machine builders, start-ups, and private equity firms in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America deliver on their growth strategy.
Mr Bourget graduated Summa cum Laude with an MBA from Business School Lausanne. He in conversant in German and fluent in English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Don't miss Jonathan's presentation on Friday 23 April at 10.25 AM
The facemask saga - a nonwovens industry perspective
Born in Milan Italy in 1974, Mr. Luca Brambilla graduated in Statistics Economics in Milan University. He began his career in the filtration and air treatment systems for industrial application, especially in textile and non woven. He has more than 25 years experience in this field working on both engineering and R&D.
Mr. Brambilla is today a leading technological expert in industrial air engineering. He joined Aeris Group in 2007 as International Sales Director and after a merger operation by incorporation of the Group brands which took place in 2020, Mr. Brambilla is now one of the Chief Executive Officer.
He took also a key role in obtaining different “seal of excellence” by European Community under the program Horizon 2020 for technological innovation, in fact our patented Induction Humidification System obtained important awards by EU and also the European Green Label by Solar Impulse, entity of the EU for sustainability and green economy.
Don't miss Luca's presentation on Wednesday 21 April at 11.15 AM
The future of filtration & humidification in nonwoven & hygienic fields
The importance of complying with the EU Regulations actually in force for the NW and Hygienic Industrial applications:
All the above-mentioned regulations are mandatory but have never been taken into proper consideration in the NW and Hygienic aeraulic field. They provide clear guidelines related to the performances requested by all the filtration and humidification systems.
Per Brandberg is a Research Analyst at Euromonitor International specializing in industry analysis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Linnaeus University. In his current position Per works in the Home and Tech team where he analyses various industries, such as Consumer Appliances, Tissue and Hygiene and Home Care, with a focus on Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. He is also busy training and mentoring new analysts at Euromonitor and liaising directly with clients.
Don't miss Per's presentation, Wednesday 21 April at 10.00 AM
Disposable hygiene marketplace: post-COVID world – shaping product innovation and consumer communication
Thomas Broch has a Master in Chemistry from the University of Aarhus, Denmark from 2000 and a Minor in History from the same university from 1999. Has worked at Fibertex Personal Care since 2001 currently as Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Manager.
He is currently the chairman of the EDANA Product Stewardship Steering Group, and has presented at Outlook before, the first time at Outlook2006.
Don't miss Thomas' presentation, together with Jens Suhr Bay, on Thursday 22 April at 10.00 AM
Learnings from the producer of the first spunbond based on mass balance certified bio-based and circular polymers
Sustainability journey - from an industry perspective
Partnering with suppliers
Learnings
The sustainability path forward – a never ending journey
Martin Brunner is a Technical Service Manager for polymer applications with Omya International AG in Switzerland since 2010. He has a degree in Chemical Engineering. Prior to joining Omya, Martin was employed by Ciba-Geigy and Ciba Specialty Chemicals in Switzerland where he focused on R&D for the company Plastic Additives Segment. He developed several successful commercial products for Ciba and Omya, and he has authored and co-authored several scientific publications and holds 30 patents and patent applications.
Don't miss Martin's presentation, together with Thean Joo Chuah, on Wednesday 21 April at 10.00 AM
Exploring new ways: Calcium carbonate within the nonwoven industry
Ms. Lucy Cao, Deputy Secretary General of the CNHPIA, Senior Engineer, Senior Editor. Since 2001, she has been working in the China National Household Paper Industry Association (CNHPIA) and the China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute (CNPPRI).
Don't miss Lucy's presentation on Wednesday 21 April at 10.25 AM
AHP market and the consumer trends in China
Raymond Chimhandamba, an international speaker and a published absorbent hygiene expert for Africa region, is a Bachelor Of Arts graduate in French and English from the University Of Zimbabwe. Chimhandamba is the Founder and Director of Handas Consulting, a boutique consulting outfit based in South Africa that focuses on assisting clients with nonwoven/absorbent hygiene or FMCG-related projects in Africa region.
Chimhandamba has an illustrious background in FMCG in Africa region, where he has worked for Coca-Cola, Pioneer Foods, Consol Glass, Givaudan and SAB Miller, exposing him to a variety of consumer products categories ranging from hygiene, food, beverages, beauty and cosmetics as well as packaging. Chimhandamba, a mobile tech enthusiast, also has a special interest in sustainability as he is involved with recycling projects in South Africa and the Africa region. A freelance contributor to Nonwovens Industry Magazine and Happi cosmetics and beauty magazine from 2018 – 2020, Chimhandamba is a strong believer in Africa’s potential and looks forward to the full implementation of the African Union’s ambitious African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
Don't miss Raymond's presentation on Wednesday 21 April 2021 at 11.15 AM
COVID-19 induced changes in Africa’s nonwovens space
TJ Chuah is the Business Development Director for Omya International AG responsible for the strategic growth of Omya Polymers business unit. An experienced business development professional in the polymer industry with more than 20 years of demonstrated history of working in the polymer industry and having a wide experience in product management, industry marketing and business development.
Prior to joining Omya, he had held various managerial positions in SABIC and he received his bachelor degree in Polymer Technology from University Science Malaysia.
Don't miss Martin's presentation, together with Martin Brunner, on Wednesday 21 April at 10.00 AM
Exploring new ways: Calcium carbonate within the nonwoven industry
Guido Conio holds a MBs in Mechanical and Naval Engineering and have been working in hygiene disposable products industry and more generally in automation field from more than 25 years.
He is Chief Commercial Officer in Teknoweb Converting a company belonging to IMA, an Italian multinational active in the machinery for converting and packaging business with 46 production plants around the globe and 6.200 employees. As member of IMA Tissue and Nonwoven HUB, a division to provide solutions to AHP industry, Teknoweb delivers full solutions to manufacturing dry and wet wipes in a “one stop shop” concept.
Guido has been working in Teknoweb since 2015. Before he worked in different entities with responsibilities in operations, P&G and Bolton, marketing and sales, Coesia. Immediately before Teknoweb he was based in Abu Dhabi following Middle East business for Rockwell Automation.
Don't miss Guido's presentation on Friday 23 April at 10.00 AM
Peculiarities and key features of ATEX (explosion proof) equipment to manufacture IPA wipes
Paul has over 20 years experience in R&D. He started his career formulating polymers for industrial filtration products and then spent 12 years at Johnson & Johnson developing consumer insights, claims and new products for different business categories all involving nonwovens. After leaving J&J, Paul worked for PDI Inc. as marketing director, managing the P&L for an infection prevention business. He then returned to R&D to head the product development team at Nice-Pak Inc. leading the innovation team for all categories of wet wipes. After Nice-Pak, there was a brief departure from nonwovens, and into cosmetics with Schwan Cosmetics and Avon, before joining Crown Abbey as a consultant in 2019.
Paul has worked in the UK, Germany and the US and has managed R&D teams located through the globe. Paul has a degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and lives with his wife and twin boys in the UK.
Don't miss Paul's presentation on Friday 23 April at 10.50 AM
Overcoming product development challenges: learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic
In this discussion, we will look at some key challenges of developing and launching a truly innovative product, including the Top 10 Do's and Don'ts for Quality. We will also delve into the challenges of how to still vet suppliers to make the right choices for your organization, whilst working from your home office!
Dr. Darius Deak received his PhD from the University of Massachusetts, majoring in Polymer Science and Engineering, and received his MBA degree from Babson College.
Throughout his career at Bostik, Darius has focused on R&D and R&D management, including spending over three years in China as Bostik’s Asia Pacific Technical Director. He is currently the Global R&D Director in the division handling Disposable Hygiene at Bostik. With a rich experience in regional, as well as global R&D, Darius has been invited several times to give lectures at numerous highly respected conferences at home and abroad.
Don't miss Darius' presentation, together with Diane Toonen, on Thursday 22 April at 11.15 AM
Creating consumer loyalty with innovation in feminine pad stay-in-place performance
Helena Engqvist is experienced in R&D in nonwovens and personal hygiene and health care related products, consumer insights, market and business analysis. In 2004, she founded Engqvist Consulting, supporting Fortune 500 and SMEs. Her career spans 35+ years and 40 countries. She gained her experience working in management positions at Novartis in Switzerland, Johnson & Johnson in the U.S. and Germany and SCA/Mölnlycke in Sweden.
Helena holds a MSc in Chemical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology and an Executive MBA from the School of Economics, both in Gothenburg, Sweden. She is a frequent writer in international trade journals and appreciated speaker and moderator at conferences and workshops. She is a member at EDANA, ICS and SINOBA.
Don't miss Helena's presentation on Thursday 22 April at 10.50 AM
The value of terminology harmonisation in ensuring the provision of the right incontinence aid to the right person
Petra Ericsson is an experienced Global Procurement Director with more than 15 years demonstrated history of working in the medical device industry, since 2009 with Mölnlycke and prior to that Astra Tech (2004-2008).
Petra is currently leading a global Procurement team located in Asia, EU and US. Through clear strategic directions Petra and her team strives to support the business with a best in class Procurement for both indirect and direct material.
In 2019 Petra was rewarded the best in class Teamwork Award by the Executive Leadership team at Mölnlycke for the successful integration of Mölnlycke acquisition M&J Airlaid.
Her first position within Mölnlycke was Category Manager for Nonwovens so nonwovens has always been close to her heart! Petra started her career after graduation from Chalmers University (2000), Bachelor in Mechanical engineering, at Ericsson (2000-2004) where she worked with manufacturing processes for mobile phones and radar systems.
Don't miss Petra's presentation "The successful journey of MDR" scheduled during the EU Medical Device Regulation Session on 23 April from 11.40 to 13.30 hrs
Anders graduated 1995 from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Stockholm, Sweden with a MSc degree in Chemical Engineering, specialization in polymer science. He started his career in Swedish pulp & paper industry, and joined Fiberweb in 2000 as Line Manager at the plant in Norrköping, Sweden. Held the positions of Production Manager, Plant Manager/MD (in 2012, during this period, the business was acquired by Fitesa) and Director of Operation Europe. He moved to a global role in November 2016 which presently includes global responsibility for HS&E, QA, Management Systems and Process Improvement for Fitesa.
Don't miss Anders' presentation on Friday 23 April at 11.15 AM
The sustainability dilemma: going beyond the obvious in the selection of raw materials for AHP components
Graduate Textile Engineer ENSAIT 17 years ago, he began its career in NYLSTAR, nylon filament producer and then joined DOUNOR, a Spunmelt manufacturer for hygiene products where he was in charge of the management of Technical Services. He joined then CETI in 2010 participating at the selection & implantation of nonwovens equipment. Now as technical director, with the help of his engineers and technicians team, he manages private and collaborative R&D projects to develop sustainable solutions from designing solutions to prototyping products at an industrial scale.
Don't miss Simon's presentation, together with Isabelle Cornu, on Friday 23 April at 11.40 AM
Accelerating sustainable Innovation towards 100% recyclable and recycled sanitary masks (new value chain, eco-design, thermomechanical
Fabian Groven likes to think of himself as a practical oriented market researcher who is able to translate research findings into action. He obtained a Master of Science degree in International Business at Maastricht University in 2006. Currently, as CSR Manager, he coordinates the start, execution, and implementation of several projects aimed at sustainability and social responsibility at Arion. These projects requires the involvement of many internal and external stakeholders.
Before his position as CSR Manager (starting in 2015), he was New Business Employee (2009-2011), Product & Research Manager (2011-2013), and Advisor to the CEO (2013-2015) at Arion. In addition to being a CSR Manager, Fabian Groven started a PhD at Maastricht University in 2015. The topic of his PhD research project is the use of washing without water in health care. Washing without water products are disposable nonwoven wipes that can be used to bathe bedridden patients in bed as an alternative for the traditional bed bath with water and soap. As an external PhD candidate, he is particularly interested in patients’ and nurses’ experiences with the bed bath, and the washing without water method. At this moment, two studies that are part of his PhD research are published in nursing journals.
Don't miss Fabian's presentation on Friday 23 April at 11.15 AM
The use of washing without water (disposable nonwoven wipes) in health care - Possible benefits of washing without water during the COVID-19 pandemic
Kanav Gupta is currently working as the Associate Director at BCH which is a consulting services company, dedicated to the Nonwovens and Technical Textiles Industry of India. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Narsee Monjee Institute, Mumbai and has completed his Executive MBA from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
He started off his career with KPMG, working in their Forensic Due diligence team. He then worked for 4 years with Ernst and Young in their Risk Advisory and Business Advisory services wing in sectors like Telecom and Outsourcing, and Robotics. With a keen interest to work in the fast growing Nonwovens and Technical textiles Industry of India he joined BCH in 2016 and Since the last 5 years he has been working in areas of Research, Business Development and New Project setup in the Hygiene, Nonwovens and Technical textiles industry.
He has a global experience by working with companies from Asia, Europe and the Americas. He has an avid interest in travelling, and seeks to learn from different cultures and countries to implement and grow the Industry back in his own country, however with the strong belief of – Thinking Globally but acting locally.
Dont miss Kanav's presentation on Wednesday 21 April at 10.50 AM
The trigger to what was pre- destined in India: COVID-19 and the nonwovens in medical and hygiene
Colin Alexander Hanna is Director of Market Research for Price Hanna Consultants. He is the author of the recently published report “Plastics Panic and Climate Crisis: Environmental Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities for the Absorbent Hygiene Products Industry” and has been a speaker at several Hygienix conferences and industry webinars.
Mr. Hanna brings research and analytical techniques developed from his MBA (University of Washington) and MSS (Master in Social Services – Bryn Mawr College) degrees combined with strategic insight and perspective gained from professional experience spanning multiple industries. Prior to joining Price Hanna Consultants in 2017, Mr. Hanna worked as an individual consultant for clients in the energy, global health, social services and consumer goods industries.
Mr. Hanna also has prior experience working as a liaison between retailers and commercial real estate developers; first as a project manager for a major commercial real estate developer, then as a process improvement expert for one of the nation’s largest recreational equipment retailers.
Don't miss Colin's presentation, together with Pricie Hanna, on Thursday 22 April at 10.25 AM
Opportunity and innovation in adult incontinence products and care
Market drivers for adult incontinence products:
Industry innovations to improve product and care performance
Pricie Hanna is a founding partner of Price Hanna Consultants, a management and technical firm established in 2011 which specializing in nonwovens, hygiene absorbent products, disposable wipes, key raw materials and related fields. Her expertise ranges from end product market trends to the demand and technical requirements for the raw materials, such as resins, fiber, fluff pulp, nonwovens, film, superabsorbents, adhesives and elastics, used to make these products.
She is a frequent conference speaker and has authored numerous papers and publications on the global hygiene absorbent products industry, wipes markets and other nonwovens businesses.
For twenty-three years, Mrs. Hanna was Vice President of John R. Starr, Inc., and led the firm's consulting practice in hygiene absorbent products and nonwoven wipes. Prior to joining John R. Starr, Inc., Mrs. Hanna was Vice President – Finance, Planning and Administration for the Scott Nonwovens Division of Scott Paper Company. During sixteen years with Scott Paper, Mrs. Hanna held various corporate positions including Vice President – Corporate Planning; Vice President – Corporate Financial Services and Assistant Treasurer. Before joining Scott Paper, Mrs. Hanna was a corporate lending officer of Citibank in New York City.
Mrs. Hanna received an A.B. degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed the Executive Education Program in Corporate Financial Management at the Harvard Graduate School of Business.
Don't miss Pricie's presentation, together with Colin Hanna, on Thursday 22 April at 10.25 AM
Opportunity and innovation in adult incontinence products and care
Market drivers for adult incontinence products:
Industry innovations to improve product and care performance
Experienced Sustainability Senior Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry and a wide global network to sustainability influencers and organizations. Skilled in Circular Economy, Sustainability Communication, Crisis Management, Consumer Behavior, Customer Insight, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Strong media and communication professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Physical Chemistry from University of Frankfurt.
Ioannis will be the moderator of the Interactive Panel Discussion on April 22nd at 12.30 hrs: “Sustainability- A win-win future”
After I have completed my PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge, UK, I joined the R&D function at Procter&Gamble in 2010, first within the laundry&home care business division.
I started to work within the hygiene industry in 2012 while at P&G before joining the Ontex Group in 2015. In 2018 I joined Henkel as Technical Sales Manager serving customers within the hygiene and personal care (tissue&towel) industries. Since April 2021 I am responsible for the team serving the Key Accounts within the Nonwoven business.
Don't miss Hansjörg's presentation "Supplier perspective on MDR" scheduled during the EU Medical Device Regulation Session on 23 April from 11.40 to 13.30 hrs
Ashish Jajoo is the ‘President and Global Sales & Marketing Head’ for Nonwoven category – Birla Cellulose (part of Aditya Birla Group). Ashish has 19 years of experience in sales and marketing across industries like Paints, Retail, Apparel and now fibre. He has been in the current role for more than two years now. In the current role he is driving the new product development to leverage the opportunities presented by changing business environment, apart from the day today business. He completed his MBA from University of Delhi in India – in the year 2001.
Don't miss Ashish's presentation on Friday 23 April at 10.50 AM
Consumer research led ingredient material innovation for absorbent hygiene products
Åsa Johansson is Material Development Director at Essity. She is responsible for the development of materials in the personal care area i.e. Feminine, Baby and Incontinence products globally. Åsa joined Essity in 1997 and has held various senior positions both within R&D, IPR and marketing. She has worked with and has experience from all the personal care categories. Since 2016 Åsa is a governor of the EDANA Board.
Åsa holds a masters degree in Chemical Engineering and Engineering Physics from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Åsa will be the Moderator of the Interactive Panel discussion: The patient & the product: Hate & Love, scheduled on 22 April from 11.40 to 12.25 hrs.
Martin has worked in infection prevention and control for 30 years in a variety of settings. He is a Visiting Clinical Fellow at the Richard Wells Research Centre at the University of West London, Conjoint Fellow at the University of Newcastle in New South Wales and a Clinical Director of GAMA Healthcare, where he is responsible for clinical research and education.
Prior to this he was Nurse Consultant and Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust in the North-West of England. In 2020 and 2021 he worked as an Infection Prevention lead at the London Nightingale Hospital at the request of NHS England.
Martin was a member of the Department of Health (England) advisory committee on antimicrobial resistance, prescribing and healthcare-associated infection for ten years, is a past president of the Infection Prevention Society and has led the scientific committee for the Healthcare Infection Society international conferences in 2014, 2016 and 2018.
His research interests centre on environmental hygiene, healthcare-associated pneumonia and urinary catheter-associated infections. He has presented at many international conferences, has published over 50 papers and articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Don't miss his presentation on 23 April:
Innovation in patient Isolation
Lack of isolation rooms (even pre Covid- why the Gama Healthcare “Rediroom” was designed – as a screening tool)
Don't miss Ingo's presentation, Wednesday 21 April at 12.05 AM
Working on supply chain improvement: meltblown capacity increase done, what's next?
Krishna Manda has 15 years of experience in Sustainability. He currently works as Senior Manager Global Sustainability at Lenzing Group, Austria and responsible for sustainability strategy, targets and integration of sustainability in day-to-day decisions of different business functions. Krishna is passionate about Circular economy and co-leads this topic at group level. Krishna actively contributes to initiatives such as SAC, MFC of Ellen MacArthur foundation. Krishna is a co-chair of Policy Hub.
Prior to Lenzing, Krishna was advising different organizations in the world from Netherlands and India. Krishna considers himself as a global citizen and was born and brought-up in India and has lived in different EU countries. Krishna holds a Ph.D. and Masters in Sustainability from The Netherlands and Sweden respectively. He currently lives in Austria with his wife and a daughter who are a continuous inspiration. His hobbies are playing with his daughter, walking in nature, cooking and reading books.
Don't miss Krishna's presentation on Friday 23 April at 10.00 AM
Taking steps towards decarbonization within the Nonwoven Industry
Susan McNichols joined H.B. Fuller in 2017 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
Susan has a passion for sustainability and is in the process of completing a Post Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business with a focus on the Value Chain from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
She is an outdoor enthusiast, which spurred her passion for sustainability, and in her free time enjoys skiing, yoga, hiking, and rock climbing.
Don't miss Susan's presentation on Thursday 22 April at 10.50 AM
Climbing the ladder to the circular economy: how adhesives enable a path to circular disposable hygiene products
Pieter Meijer is a Dutch national, living in Switzerland. He has extensive experience in the nonwovens business, having had sales management responsibilities for North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
In addition to Sales management in large publicly owned and smaller privately owned businesses, his other responsibilities have included company acquisitions, business integration as well as plant– and business start-ups. To drive the nonwovens industry towards a more sustainable future is now a high priority.
Dont miss Pieter's presentation on Thursday 22 April at 10.25 AM
A place for natural fibers in nonwovens?
Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in several nonwoven markets, including personal protective equipment, medical devices, packaging, printing, electrical and construction materials. Held management positions in both technical and commercial functions across the value chain in leading corporations. Lived and worked in five countries, becoming fluent five languages.
Don't miss Marcelo's presentation on Friday 23 April at 11.15 AM
A sustainable revolution in surface functionalization
Eva started her textile education with a Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering at the Swedish School of Textile (1999-2002). In 2003 she participated in a European Textile exchange program from Ghent University; studying in Finland, France and Italy, and graduated with a European Masters in Advanced Textile Engineering in 2005.
Eva started her career in the automotive industry, first at Volvo Cars (2002-2003) as a design engineer of interior textiles and then continued over to supplier quality at Autoliv (2006-2015), where she was responsible for supplier quality in the global supply chain for Airbags and Seatbelt webbings.
Eva joined Mölnlycke in 2017 as a Global Supplier Quality Manager for raw materials, components and indirect material. She is managing a group of SQA's, ensuring compliance to standards and regulations, evaluating and monitoring supplier performance and drive continuous improvements.
Don't miss Eva's presentation "The successful journey of MDR" scheduled during the EU Medical Device Regulation Session on 23 April from 11.40 to 13.30 hrs
Camilla Ohlson holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from studies in Sweden and Australia. Since 2008 Camilla Ohlson is working for Henkel in Düsseldorf, Germany where she has had diverse strategic roles in B2B and B2C International Marketing, Product and Innovation Management as well as Project Management of Organizational Transformation Projects.
Since 2017 Camilla Ohlson is responsible for Strategic Marketing of the Personal Hygiene business in Europe and IMEA for Henkel Adhesives Technologies. Camilla Ohlson is within this role leading the Product Safety and Sustainability Programs on a global scale.
Don't miss Camilla's presentation on Friday 23 April at 10.50 AM
Supplying to manufacturers of medical protective wear & medical devices
The rising demand and focus provides opportunities but also new challenges on suppliers into those markets:
Rita Ribau Domingues joined Olfasense team as a senior consultant in the last trimester of 2019. She is responsible for the expansion of the company services and new lines of business, particularly in the Spanish and Portuguese speaking markets. She has a vast experience in business development and management of international consultancy projects, with a focus on sensory and consumer testing of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
Rita holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineer from Wageningen University (The Netherlands) and an executive MBA from EADA Business School.
Don't miss Rita's presentation on Thursday 22 April at 10.25 AM
A multifactorial chemical/sensory approach for the odour characterization of nonwoven materials
In 2015, Carolin Rieckmann joined Schlegel und Partner after completing her studies at the University in Heidelberg, Germany and at University of Kentucky in Lexington, US. She joined the Chemicals and Technical Consumables department at Schlegel und Partner and is now building up the new department for Nonwovens and Roll Goods including textiles, paper and films. Her professional focus lies in explorative market analysis for all different kinds of nonwoven technologies and its end-markets.
Don't miss Carolin's presentation on Friday 23 April at 10.00 AM
Is Europe prepared for the next pandemic? - Opportunities for relocalization of medical protective clothing
Dr. Henning Roettger holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry, having studies in Cologne.
Henning Roettger joined pelzGROUP in March 2020 leading Business Development including responsibility for R&D and quality control. Prior to joining pelzGROUP Henning Roettger has been active in the nonwoven and fibres industry in different senior R&D and business development positions at Glatfelter, Albis, Neumag/Oerlikon, Sympatex, Fiberweb and Akzo Nobel. Henning Roettger holds several patents in the field of membrane technology, fibres and nonwoven materials & processes (> 20).
Don't miss Henning's presentation, together with Ingo Bernt, on Thursday 22 April at 10.50 AM
Towards high performing plant based absorbent hygiene products - Closing the performance gap between plant based sustainable materials and synthetic materials
Dave Rousse has been President of INDA since 2012. He has several years of management experience in engineered materials companies from specialty papers to nonwovens following his graduation from Dartmouth and its engineering and business schools.
Prior to INDA he was President of Fiberweb Americas, one of the largest nonwoven producers before its sale to Berry Global and Fitesa. Dave also has experience with International Paper and WR Grace.
Don't miss Dave's presentation on Thursday 22 April at 12.05 AM
Sustainability trends in the AHP industry in the US
The US Absorbent Hygiene Industry is challenged by a growing interest from consumers for products whose inputs are responsibly sourced and whose end-of-life fate also includes responsible options. This is not easy for multiple-component products such as AHP’s, and for products whose function is to absorb bodily fluids and wastes. Combining this with growing concerns about all-things-plastic and one of the largest Nonwovens sectors, AHP’s, becomes an over-night offender to the environment rather than the helpful enhancer of the quality of life.
The presentation will cover the major directions of known developmental efforts in this important arena, and how material science options can inform solutions. It will also discuss the legislative activity in North America addressing plastics in the environment and how INDA and its coalition partners are encouraging a performance-based approach to controlling plastic materials rather than a material-prescriptive approach as pursued by the EU.
Andrea Ruggiero completed his Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2009 and he spent the first years of his career working as a system engineer. He has been involved in a number of European and International projects attending several European and international conferences and symposia.
His experience at A.Celli started in 2014 as a Project Manager and since 2016 he takes care of sales development for Winding, Slitting and Packaging technologies. In addition, he develops a focus in High Speed Lamination, Spooling and Medical Treatment Solution for nonwovens market.
Education: Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Don't miss Andrea's presentation on Wednesday 21 April at 10.25 AM
Smart reel quality optimization
Martin Scaife is born to be a game changer in the world of hygiene. His twenty-two-year experience in corporations such as P&G has been a big factor when he started Mobi-Air and Diaper Recycling Technology, both based in Singapore. But no other motivation is greater than creating the world’s most advanced and energy-efficient technology while protecting our planet.
When working at P&G, Martin designed many of the high-speed production systems that are still being used to this day and holds multiple key patents in the hygiene industry. Today, he is the mastermind behind the recently launched low energy Diaper Recycling Technology and low energy multi-vortex cyclonic filtration technology. As a consultant, strategist, and innovator, Martin Scaife never stops pursuing technological advancements that benefit, not only the hygiene sector, but also the environment. Martin is the Chairman and CTO of both Mobi-Air and Diaper Recycling Technology and has always been a game changing leader to his global team.
Don't miss Martin's presentation on Wednesday 21 April at 10.50 AM
Post-industrial diaper waste directly supporting the circular economy
Achim joined Fiberweb in 2010 as Regional Finance Director. Following the acquisition through PGI. He received the Avintiv CEO Pinnacle award for his integration work and then assumed the leadership of the EMEIA Procurement team. After two years in this position, he took over the Hygiene and Seal Fore Life business as Commercial Vice President, followed by leading the Operations Team as VP Operations EMEIA for a short period.
In 2020 Achim assumed the role of Executive Vice President & General Manager EMEIA with the responsibility of the 12 production facilities in the HHS Division.
He lives with his family in Berlin and holds a University degree of University of Stuttgart-Hohenheim in Business Administration and worked the first twelve years of his career in a number of Finance roles in the Automotive business of German Rheinmetall group.
Achim has developed a passion for Employee Engagement and started to share this passion in public speeches during Manufacturing events. He is part of the supervisory board of Gedankentanken.com, a company that specializes in personal development.
In his free time, Achim performs different sports, like Skiing, Windsurfing and Tennis, but spends most of his time with his family.
Don't miss Achim's presentation on Friday 23 April at 11.40 AM
Imaging – an engine for premiumization in hygiene?
Don't miss Stefan's presentation on Wednesday 21 April at 12.30 AM
Mail meets Hygiene: Sustainable single-wrap for disposable hygiene products
Kirsi Seppäläinen is Senior Vice President, Marketing, competitive intelligence and product management Stora Enso, Biomaterials division since December 2020, before which she was Vice President Marketing, competitive intelligence and product manager since January 2019. Her main responsibilities include marketing, branding, market and business intelligence, product strategy and product management. She has worked for Stora Enso since 2011, having earlier had managerial positions in strategy, communications, marketing and sustainability. She has been a member of the Biomaterials division leadership team since the division was formed in 2012.Prior to joining Stora Enso she held many communications, marketing and sustainability positions with several global companies.
Don't miss Kirsi's presentation on Friday 23 April at 10.25 AM
Sustainable fluff pulp 2.0 – innovation for an eco-friendlier future
Gabriele Serafini is a Key Account Manager in the Home Care team at Croda which he joined in September 2012. Gabriele is currently managing strategic Home Care accounts as well as developing new projects and opportunities for the nonwoven business in hygiene applications for EMEA. He works closely with customers to identify innovative and sustainable opportunities through a collaborative partnership with the use of our Smart science to improve lives™.
Don't miss Gabriele's presentation on Thursday 22 April at 11.15 AM
100% biobased, sustainable solutions for absorbent hygiene products
Gil Stevens is the External Relations and Sustainability Director for EDANA, the international Association representing the nonwoven and related industries, a position he has held since March 2018.
With a Master’s Degree in Product Development and in Environmental Science, Gil started his career as product engineer in the building industry. Pursuing his passion for sustainability, Gil joined the Cradle to Cradle Platform in 2012, where he has been guiding companies in different sectors, such as textiles, cleaning agents, building, office equipment towards the integration of C2C and preparing them for a circular economy. As sustainability coach at Sustenuto, Gil supported organisations in developing and implementing a sustainability strategy. At the beverage group Spadel, Gil’s responsibilities included the coordination of local CSR representatives at the various European sites and external CSR communication. During his career, Gil also concluded an Executive MBA programme at the Antwerp Management School.
Gil currently has responsibility for managing sustainability and maintaining external relations for EDANA. He manages several of the association’s Working Groups including the Circular Economy WG, Sustainability WG, Construction WG and the Communication & Advocacy SG.
Don't miss Gil's presentation on Thursday 22 April at 11.40 AM
Single-Use Plastics Directive – Update
- Harmonisation across the EU:
- Single Use Plastic Directive implementation at national level
- What to expect from the extended producer responsibility requirement?
I graduated from Brunel University with a Bachelors Degree in Material Science and Technology in 1996. That year I joined National Starch and Chemical as a development chemist developing adhesives for the nonwovens industry. Since then I have held a number of different roles within the R&D team in both NSC and then Henkel (in 2008) until now where I am the European head of product development for our Consumer Goods business unit.
Don't miss Andy's presentation "Supplier perspective on MDR" scheduled during the EU Medical Device Regulation Session on 23 April from 11.40 to 13.30 hrs
Bostik’s Director of Global Strategic Marketing Diane Toonen has dedicated her entire career, spanning nearly 30 years, to the adhesive industry. She is recognized as a leader in global strategic marketing and global R&D. Among her many notable achievements, Diane is well known for her ability to create alignment across functional and regional teams to assist disposable hygiene manufacturers worldwide in achieving desired business results.
Diane’s vast knowledge of the disposable hygiene market is further enhanced by her undergraduate education in chemistry, mathematics and physics, in addition to her Master of Business Administration degree. Her extensive understanding of the adhesive industry and experience working with article manufacturers has earned Diane a reputation as an integral member of and key contributor to the global disposable hygiene community.
Don't miss Diane's presentation, together with Darius Deak, on Thursday 22 April at 11.15 AM
Creating consumer loyalty with innovation in feminine pad stay-in-place performance
In 2009, Charlotte graduated as chemical engineer. After an experience in the perfume analysis department at Givaudan, she joined in 2010 Odournet group as Odour consultant in Environnemental sector operating in the French olfactometric lab.
In 2014, she became part of the Product & Material service and participated in the promotion and the development of this recent department now branding named Sensenet by Odournet. Since 2016, she is the French's representative in Sensenet team. She is the main contact for all matters concerning odour chemical and sensory analysis for products. She manages odour projects, proposing individualised sampling, implementing sensory analyses with selected and trained panel in Sensenet lab, working in close collaboration with molecular evaluation team and offering consultancy. She has various chemical and sensory experience in Food, Cosmetics, Perfumes, Automotive and Materials sectors.
Don't miss Charlotte's presentation on Wednesday 21 April at 11.40 AM
Evaluation of FemCare products
Therefore, the evaluation of the efficacy of FemCare technologies and product is crucial for a strong substantiation of odour control claims.
Michael Trinkaus is a chemist by education. After he graduated from RWTH Aachen, Germany, in 1999, he started his career as a scientist and product designer at P&G, with subsequent assignments in Materials Development, and Process & Engineering, with global responsibilities in the P&G’s wipes and baby diaper businesses. In 2018, after 19 years of experience with P&G, he joined Mondi as Director of R&D and Application Engineering PCC. His main responsibilities include coordination of all R&D efforts for Mondi’s Personal Care Components business (films, laminates, nonwovens), Intellectual Property, as well as Product Safety.
His understanding of both sides – the product producer’s and the supplier’s – are a unique asset and great benefit for Mondi.
Don't miss Michael's presentation on Thursday 22 April at 10.00 AM
Ready for take-off: The new CAC biodegradable nonwoven technology
Dominiek will be the Moderator of the Interactive Panel discussion: Future of AHP markets in the aftermath of Covid, scheduled on 21 April from 12.05 to 12.50 hrs.
Pierre Wiertz is General Manager of EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries.
Pierre, who started at EDANA in 1982 as a Research Associate, has held the position of General Manager since February 2004. As head of the organisation, he is responsible for the Association’s strategy delivery and operations and has initiated a new business orientation for its activities and membership benefits and given impetus to the geographic expansion and leadership of the Association, as outlined in its Vision and Mission, as well as in its Sustainability Charter.
From 1982 to 2004, Pierre held several other positions within EDANA. He had begun his professional career after graduating in Economics from the University of Liège (Belgium) in 1979, where he worked for three years as a researcher in Labour Economics and Demography. He has authored and co-authored various scientific reports and papers on these subjects
Pierre regularly speaks at European and international conferences on topics related to the nonwovens industry trends and sustainability.
Wednesday, 9 October
11.45 - 12.00
OPENING AND WELCOME ADDRESS
Together with Michael Staal Axelsen, Group CEO, Fibertex Personal Care and Chair of EDANA
Jane Wishneff is the Executive Director for the Center for Baby and Adult Hygiene Products, where she has served since 2018. In this position, Jane provides strategic leadership to develop and promote BAHP’s programmatic agenda in a way that influences thinking, policy, and practice both across its membership and with external partners. Jane works collaboratively with lawmakers, retailers, consumers, allied trade associations and NGOs to promote and support the safety, sustainability and integrity of the absorbent hygiene industry in the United States.
Jane formerly served as the Vice President & Counsel, Government Affairs for the International Fragrance Association North America. While at IFRANA Jane spearheaded all legislative and regulatory activities on behalf of the global fragrance industry in the United States and Canada. Jane received her law degree from George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia and is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and Virginia. She holds a BA in political science from Northeastern University.
Jane resides in Arlington, VA with her husband and three daughters.
Don't miss Jane's presentation on Wednesday 21 April at 11.40 AM
Consumer attitude & perceptions ensuing policy trends on AHP's in the US
Since 2016, Irina holds the position of Senior Vice President, Incontinence Management Global Business Unit at PAUL HARTMANN AG. She graduated from Kiev National University and complemented her education with a MBA from International Management Institute Kiev/Lausanne/Pittsburgh. After first business experiences with Ukrainian Golden Telecom as Business Development Manager, Irina´s professional career continued as from 1997 at Procter & Gamble where she was among other responsibilities Pampers Brand manager Eastern Europe and Home care Group Brand Manager Eastern Europe.
Continuing her genuine dedication to the power of brands, in 2005 she joined Coca Cola as Marketing Manager in Moscow. Next stations, 2006 till 2016, were DIAGEO where she covered various positions as Marketing Director, Sales Director and Customer Marketing Director responsible for such brands like Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, and SIMPLE where she was Group Marketing Director responsible for approx. 5000 different wines, spirits and drinks.
Irina´s strongholds are Business leadership, Strategy development & executions, Brand management and Organizational development. Her hobbies include literature, theater, fine arts and music, she also is a wine expert.
Irina is married and has one son, Fedor.
Don't miss Irina's presentation on Thursday 22 April at 10.00 AM
Breaking the silence about destigmatization of adult incontinence
A European study designed to reveal the human truth of people living with urinary incontinence today explores their struggles as well as the impact urinary incontinence has on their lives. The research was conducted in Germany, France, Czech Republic, Spain and Switzerland whereby over 2300 incontinent people were interviewed. Beside statistics, the results reveal deep insights from and consequences for affected people.
The platform remains open until 20 may, so you can still access presentations and network with participants. If you want to register, it is still possible (400€ member price, 650€ non-member price). Contact giovanna.merola@edana.org for more information.
With over 150 delegates from across the nonwovens and related industries in ‘attendance’, OUTLOOK™ 2020 again confirmed the event as a key industry occasion for the sector, showcasing EDANA’s mission to support the growth and promote the sustainable development of the industry.
Held from 23-25 September, OUTLOOK™ moved to an online edition for the first time, allowing participants to engage virtually, through conference presentations, live Q&A and live interaction via Whova. The conference examined emerging global drivers, market trends, sustainability initiatives and new product developments over three days. With the conference attracting participants from across the whole supply chain and around the globe, OUTLOOK™ again confirmed its position as a unique must-attend event for nonwoven professionals. Read more
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