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Over the last 50 years, PRIMA has established a reputation as the go-to network hub for the entire fibre value chain – from forestry, minerals and chemicals companies through to pulp and paper makers, merchants, publishers, printers, packaging producers and consumers of paper and board products.
PRIMA 2023 took place as a strategically focused one-day event, followed by a networking dinner at Das Loft, this year's event provided delegates with the opportunity to get the latest developments in the fibre network, in-depth background information and a clear understanding of future challenges and solutions from top leaders in the industry.
Register your interest in joining us next year now to be kept informed of all the latest event updates and be notified as soon as tickets are available.
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Alongside an award-winning programme, PRIMA provides the perfect environment for you to connect with senior decision makers and key players from across the industry and build on those all-important business relationships.
In 2023, delegates...
Martin Zahlbruckner is Chief Executive Officer at delfort since March 2006. His professional career started in 1989 at the Institute for European Law, Johannes Kepler University in Linz/Austria. From 1995 to 1997 he was responsible for Legal and M&A at Trierenberg Holding in Traun, Austria. In 1997 he was appointed Managing Director or OP papìrna, s.r.o., Czech Republic. From 2000 till 2006 Martin held the position of CFO of Trierenberg Holding, including the business responsibility for the Graphical Business and Pressure Sensitive Industry.
Martin holds a Ph.D. in Law from Johannes Kepler University in Linz/Austria and followed executive management courses at St. Gallen (Switzerland), IMD Lausanne and Columbia University to name a few. Further, he is Chairman of the Association of Austrian Paper Industry as well as a Board Member of CEPI and serves as member of Supervisory Boards in Financial Institutions.
Toby Lawton has worked for many years in the pulp, paper and tissue industries with SCA and Vinda. He is now CFO of the breakthrough textile recycling company Renewcell which is the first in the world with its unique technology for 100% textile to textile recycling.
Marco Eikelenboom is Chief Executive Officer at Sappi Europe since April 2021. His professional career started in 1992 with KNP Fine Paper in The Netherlands and after several commercial positions in Maastricht and Paris, he was appointed Manager Corporate Planning when KNP Leykam was acquired by Sappi Ltd. in 1997.
Following this corporate strategy position, Marco took on the role as Managing Director of Sappi Benelux and left in 2002 to Sappi’s global Head Office in Johannesburg to become Marketing Director. Marco came back to Brussels as Director Marketing & Sales in 2005 and after the acquisition and integration of M-real Graphics In 2008, he assumed the global commercial responsibilities for the Graphics business of Sappi Europe as Vice-President Marketing & Sales.
Marco holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the Erasmus University Rotterdam and followed executive management courses at INSEAD, IMD and MIT Sloane School of Management. He lives with his wife Renée and dog Dingo in Brussels and has 3 sons, of which one is an associate at The Boston Consulting Group in Amsterdam and 2 are at University in the Netherlands.
Katrin Hanske is President, Engineered Papers at Mativ. She joined the company in May 2021 with more than 20 years of experience in the semiconductor, paper, and chemicals industries. Prior to her role at Mativ, she was Global Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Orion Engineered Carbons in Luxembourg. She has worked in the USA, Asia, and Europe, and holds a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering Microelectronics from the Dresden University of Technology as well as a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Wolverhampton Business School. Her senior expertise in supply chain combined with her deep sensitivity for environmental issues are real drivers to lead the Engineered Papers division in a fast moving world and support the industry in its transition toward more sustainable solutions and processes.
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Mr. Aarnisalo's career is marked by the development and supervision of numerous business models and market strategies, specifically tailored for global, European, Asian, and North American markets within the pulp and paper sector. His extensive experience extends to solving challenges in a variety of sectors, including forest products, public services, and energy industries.
Under Mr. Aarnisalo's leadership, STE Analytics has applied the system dynamics approach to industrial markets, aiding multinational corporations in understanding their operations as systems in relation to competitors and customers. His contributions have significantly influenced strategic planning, purchasing, product pricing, business valuation, M&As, and divestments.
Before taking up his role at STE Analytics, Mr. Aarnisalo had a successful 16-year tenure at System Thinking Europe, serving as Senior Consultant and Managing Director. His achievements there included providing successful assistance in M&A cases and litigations.
Mr. Aarnisalo holds a Master of Science degree in Physics and another in Economics. His strong academic background underpins his deep understanding of diverse business models and market dynamics.
Outside the professional sphere, Mr. Aarnisalo enjoys spending time in nature, particularly at sea, and reading.
