3-5 December
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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.
As a member of the Esko corporate marketing team, Jan De Roeck (°1966) leads a team of marketeers developing outbound messaging and content, manages industry relationships and coordinates market research activities.
With his parents running a local print business, Jan was literally raised amidst ink, paper and printing presses. He holds a bachelor degree in printing and pre-press, and a specialization in graphic design. He complemented his graphic arts education with an Advanced Management Program at the Ghent-Leuven Vlerick Business School in 2007.
Jan began his career in 1989 in the customer services department at Barco, a Belgian technology group at the basis of what Esko is today. Through various product management and product marketing assignments, Jan developed a particular interest, acumen and expertise in prepress solutions for packaging and label production. Jan is highly respected and trusted for his insight in the graphic arts industry and his level of understanding of customer workflows and market requirements. He is a frequently asked speaker and moderator at various international industry events and trade conferences and represents Esko in various trade associations.
Mattia Carpinetti joined Uteco in 2021, bringing extensive experience from the business consulting industry. He currently leads Group Product Marketing at Uteco, a global leader in printing and converting equipment manufacturing, and part of the ground breaking Flex-Converting Alliance (FlexCA), alongside Bimec, CMG, GAP, Vision, and Smartjet. Within FlexCA, Mattia oversees product marketing for analogue and digital printing technologies, coating and laminating, slitting, and extrusion. Renowned for his passion and enthusiasm, Mattia is committed to delivering exceptional customer value through top-quality products, ensuring Uteco remains at the cutting edge of the industry.
With 17 years of experience in the graphic arts industry and having served in senior positions with leading manufacturers around the world, Dario Urbinati has served as Chief Executive Officer of Gallus Group since 2022. Dario first joined Gallus in 2007, where he spent nine years with the company – latterly as its Managing Director for Southeast Asia – driving growth and transforming the business and its culture. He then joined another leading press manufacturer in China as Narrow/Mid-Web Managing Director, before becoming Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for ACTEGA Metal Print, where he was instrumental in launching and commercializing its breakthrough sustainable metallization technology. Dario returned to Gallus Group as Chief Sales & Service Officer in 2021 to drive Gallus’ mission to turn the narrow web market towards a more sustainable and profitable future. Since being back with the Gallus team in St Gallen, he has pioneered the launch of the company’s first ever pure digital inkjet label press; made huge strides towards carbon neutrality; and spearheaded the opening of the company’s landmark new facility and industry touchpoint, the Gallus Experience Center – designed to drive innovation, collaboration and market transformation.
Mathew Faulkner is EMEA Director, Marketing and Innovation, Wide Format Printing Group at Canon Europe. In this position, Mathew is responsible for the management of strategic and operational marketing for the wide format printing business, serving broad markets from AEC&M to photo and fine art and from display graphics to interior décor.
Having started his career working in technical design for a packaging and print manufacturing business, Mathew later co-founded a tech start-up in 2001 that developed inkjet printing, CAD and prototyping systems for packaging.
Mathew currently sits on the council of the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) and is Chairman of its Training and Education subcommittee. He is also a member of the marketing steering group for the not-for-profit organisation Two Sides, which promotes the sustainability of the graphic communications supply chain.
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.
