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Hello! I am an energetic and enthusiastic packaging expert with extensive experience in all areas of packaging development, implementation, optimization, and sustainability. I have worked with global giants as well as in the medium-sized business world. With my background in environmental studies, I support companies in transforming holistically towards sustainability by offering innovative strategies for packaging development and optimization. Let's work together and shape a sustainable future!
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Basic
Can work on-site
Basel (up to 50km), Lausanne (up to 50km), Genf (up to 50km), Zürich (up to 50km), Schaffhausen (up to 50km)
Experience
- CIRCULAYA GmbHecoPackaging & ConceptCONSULTING AND AUDITSOctober 2018 - Today (7 years and 10 months)Basel, SwitzerlandAre you struggling to navigate the complexities of the PPWR and translate sustainability goals into tangible, profitable packaging solutions? You're not alone. The pressure is immense to be compliant, cost-effective, and circular all at once.With over 25 years of experience as a packaging engineer and leader, including European Manager at Smith & Nephew (medical devices) and Head of Packaging Development at Campina (food), I have encountered this challenge from every angle. I founded CIRCULAYA to bridge the gap between sustainability goals, economic viability, and performance.I work with leaders in packaging engineering, development, procurement, marketing, R&D, and regulatory affairs across FMCG, pharma, medical devices, and other industries. This includes both packaging manufacturers and packers in B2B and B2C sectors.My approach is pragmatic and results-oriented:🔹 PPWR & Compliance Audit: Assessing your entire portfolio for regulatory risks and opportunities. Creating a clear roadmap for compliance.🔹 Eco-design & Material Innovation: Developing packaging based on the 9R principles, delighting consumers and strengthening your brand – without compromising performance.🔹 Supply Chain & Procurement Optimization: I'll help you source sustainable materials, build resilient supply chains, and achieve cost savings that make sustainability profitable.🔹 Implementation Project Management: From concept to market launch, I ensure your new packaging solutions are validated, scalable, and market-ready.The result? Your packaging becomes a competitive advantage, not just a cost factor.Schedule an initial consultation: https://tidycal.com/dashboard/booking-types
- SNOWKAPHead of Sustainable Packaging @snowkap.comSeptember 2021 - July 2022 (10 months)India
- PackitecoCo-Founder @pack-it-ecoFebruary 2019 - April 2022 (3 years and 2 months)With pack-it-eco, we provide direct marketers, delivery services, and customers from the gastronomy sector with a B2B procurement platform that offers a comprehensive range of certified sustainable standard products in the area of service packaging and direct marketing.
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Education
- Master of EngineeringBerlin University of Applied Sciences Berlin (BHT)1994Master's degree, Packaging Engineering
- Diplom-Ingenieurin (Dipl.Ing.), Packaging TechnologyBeuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin (formerly Technische Fachhochschule Berlin)1994Diplom-Ingenieurin (Dipl.Ing.), Verpackungstechnik