4evergreen ambassadors programme

taking circularity centre stage

The 4evergreen Ambassadorship Programme brings our mission to life through the voices of our members. It is designed to raise awareness of our work, promote the use of our tools and inspire action across the fibre-based packaging sector.

Our ambassadors are experienced professionals who represent the alliance at key industry events. They lead conversations, share insights and showcase how our guidelines and protocols are helping to shape a more circular future.

powered by people, driven by purpose

This programme is powered by the passion and expertise of our member organisations. Together, they form a strong network of voices united by one goal: perfecting circularity for fibre-based packaging.
Our ambassadors regularly attend major industry events to showcase the alliance’s expertise and encourage the use of our toolbox

meet the 4evergreen ambassadors

This programme is powered by the passion and expertise of our member organisations. Together, they form a strong network of voices united by one goal: perfecting circularity for fibre-based packaging.
Our ambassadors regularly attend major industry events to showcase the alliance’s expertise and encourage the use of our toolbox
Andreas Helbig

ANDREAS HELBIG

Andreas is a seasoned leader in fibre-based packaging with 33 years of experience in Sales and General Management across Europe, holding a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cologne. Currently Managing Direct...

Antonello Romano

ANTONELLO ROMANO

Antonello is a lawyer with degrees from Università Di Siena and the University of Lund, Sweden and he serves as Corporate Affairs Director at Stora Enso. With expertise in Public Affairs and EU Law, he contributes to 4evergreen i...

Bernhars Keinz

BERNHARS KEINZ

Bernhard has over 34 years of experience at Dow Deutschland, specializing in R&D and driving sustainable coating technology solutions for packaging. He is a 4evergreen Steering Group member and engages in multiple other allian...

Eadaoin Quinn

EADAOIN QUINN

Eadaoin collaborates with local teams to enhance packaging design, integrate recycled content, and explore eco-friendly materials. She is a member of the US Plastics Pact Advisory Council and is Vice-Chair of the Colorado Board of...

Elodie Bugnicourt

ELODIE BUGNICOURT

Elodie holds a Master of Engineering in Material Science and a PhD in Polymers and Composites, backed by 22 years of experience in sustainable materials within chemical multinationals as well as in coordinating research and innova...

Eric Yu

ERIC YU

Eric Yu serves as Senior Manager for Packaging Application in UPM Specialty Paper. At this role, he offers technical solutions and services to customers including converters and brand owners for paper-based packaging development. ...

Gwenaël Vallantin

GWENAëL VALLANTIN

Born in France, Gwenaël developed an early connection with nature that led him to study Paper & Environmental Science at the University of Grenoble. At Suzano, he promotes best practices in the use of fibres to customers and ...

Hans Wortman

HANS WORTMAN

Hans has been working in the paper industry since 1987, specializing in Paper for Recycling (PfR). Currently, he is an Internal Business Consultant focused on closing loops and represents his company in numerous associations. Hans...

Mike Turner

MIKE TURNER

Mike represents the Packaging Producers and Converters segment on 4evergreen’s Steering Group. With experience at Graphic Packaging International and International Paper, he brings extensive industry knowledge. Additionally, he ...

Patrick Verhelst

PATRICK VERHELST

With over 30 years of international experience in leading packaging companies, Patrick pioneered 4evergreen’s communications effort. He is an Engineer in Chemistry and Agricultural Sciences and holds a master’s in business...

Paul Krochak

PAUL KROCHAK

Paul, a seasoned expert in fibre-based packaging since 2001, boasts a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and rich experience from Research & Development roles in Canada and Sweden. As Packaging Circularity Manager, he spearheads st...

Ralf Mack

RALF MACK

Ralf brings wide-ranging experience from the packaging and consumer goods sectors, focusing on innovation and new business development. Currently, he contributes to Graphic Packaging’s Global NPD leadership team, specifically ta...

Skye Oudemans

SKYE OUDEMANS

In her role, Skye supports Sonoco’s external engagement activities in Europe. This includes representing Sonoco in trade associations and collaborative groups, monitoring and influencing policy and regulatory changes, and suppor...

Tytti Peltonen

TYTTI PELTONEN

Holding a Master’s in Law from Helsinki University and an LL.M from Leiden University and with extensive experience in EU decision-making and public affairs, Tytti leads Metsä Group’s Brussels office. She has been actively in...

Usman Shaukat

USMAN SHAUKAT

Usman serves as the Head of Rapid Prototyping Center at Delsci. With a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from Austria and a Masters in Chemical Engineering from the Netherlands, Usman specializes in sustainable packaging solutions. His res...

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