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Dr. Simon Daplyn is the Product & Marketing Manager for Sun Chemical.
Having studied and worked in digital print for over 20 years, Simon has held roles in product development, commercialization, sales and marketing of a wide range of digital inks with a focus on aqueous technologies.
Simon joined Sun Chemical in July 2020, and is responsible for product management and marketing within the digital inks division, helping to define the product strategy for Sun Chemical in digital print markets with a view to supporting the adoption of inkjet technology and sustainable technology developments.
Robert Olsson has been within DS Smith for 11 year managing various aspects of printing and related areas across all geographies. He has gained significant knowledge in areas like colour management, ink technology and optimisation, technical machine assessments, graphical pre-press and is also reviewing upcoming technologies. The responsibility spans over the 3 main printing technologies used within the business, Flexography, Offset and Digital printing. Previous experiences involves work within R&D and product development at companies for paper manufacturing (newsprint, magazine and liner manufacturers). Robert holds a PhD in Chemical engineering focusing on ink and paper interactions and a MSc in Chemistry.
With a rich and diverse career in packaging and printing, my journey began as a Packaging Technologist/Engineer at CO-OP in Manchester. I had the unique opportunity to work across a range of manufacturing facilities, gaining hands-on experience with materials like cans, glass, plastics, paper, and board. This early foundation laid the groundwork for my deep understanding of the industry.
Transitioning into roles in buying and marketing, I expanded my skill set and perspective. In 1984, I took on the role of Head of Packaging and Technical at the retailer Iceland, where I played a pivotal role in launching and establishing the Iceland brand. This experience ignited my passion for the intricate relationship between product and packaging.
As my career progressed, I ventured into the realm of product launch systems, collaborating with renowned brands such as Danone, Heinz, Estée Lauder, Kraft, and others. This involved overseeing design, artwork, and pre-press companies, where I witnessed first-hand the power of effective packaging in capturing consumer attention.
Returning to the retailer Iceland in 2013 as the Own Label Manager, I led initiatives across a network of 1000 stores in 42 countries. One of the highlights of my career was spearheading Iceland's commitment in 2018 to become plastic-free by 2023, a move that underscored the growing importance of sustainability in the industry.
As a Bachelor in Graphic Science and Techniques, Artevelde University of Applied Science, Gent, Belgium and a profound 25 years of technical experience in label and packaging, combined with a deep sense of responsibility, Pascal helps to define the strategy, roadmap, and feature definitions for PACKZ and CLOUDFLOW at HYBRID Software. More than ever, the success of the label and packaging printing industry relies on processing a larger volume of smaller orders, with the same number of employees and equipment, in a globalized operation. He takes pride in understanding his clients' needs in their complex and ever-evolving working practices. He continues to provide them with solutions to ensure their businesses thrive and remain at the cutting edge.
Charlotte Werner is a seasoned expert in packaging sustainability and circularity.
As a former research associate at the University of Applied Sciences Vienna, Charlotte focused on the recyclability and circularity of packaging. She later transitioned into consulting, joining Circular Analytics, where she now leads the Circularity team. In this role, she specializes in evaluating and optimizing packaging sustainability while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, Charlotte has been a Project Manager with 4evergreen for nearly three years, collaborating with over 100 companies to now develop already the third version of the Circularity by Design Guideline for fiber-based packaging.
Russell Weller is currently the Head of Product - Digital Colour at Domino Printing. Previously, he was Northern Europe Business Manager at Highcon Systems Ltd. and Commercial Director at GMG Color UK. His tenure includes roles like VP of EMEA Sales at Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems and various positions at Esko, including Product Manager and Business Development Manager. Russell began his career as an Apprentice Platemaker at Centre Studios, progressing to Pre Press Manager at Cavendish Press.
