Speakers 2021

Simon is an independent management consultant to non-profits and corporate organisations, who moderates conferences internationally. His work is based on the principles of high-quality – an inquisitive approach, well-planned sessions, advance speaker contact, clear communication and use of techniques to maintain audience engagement.

Whilst his subject areas vary enormously, he specialises in strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. His expertise also stretches to issues affecting the meetings industry and he regularly shares insights as a speaker, moderator and trainer at international conferences.

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Jason has spent the last thirty years in the metal packaging industry.  He has held various roles within Engineering and Operations and is currently Ball Aerosol Packaging’s Senior Director of Global Innovation, Sustainability, and Business Development. Ball Corporation’s global technological expertise, paired with their aerosol and aluminum bottle market experience, makes Ball Aerosol Packaging the go-to partner for major aerosol marketers, those with aluminum bottle needs, and fillers. Ball Aerosol Packaging continues to successfully launch proprietary innovations, including printing technologies and ReAl® – a lightweight canmaking process using high strength aluminum alloy. These innovations have led to industry recognition, such as theCanmaker Magazine ‘Can of the Year’ Award, Aerobal’s ‘World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award,’ BAMA Award, Asia Can Tech Award, Paris Aerosol Forum ‘Certificate of the Jury for Innovation,’ and the NYC Aerosol Forum ‘Innovation Award,’ among others.

The use of post-consumer recycled contents in metal aerosol cans

There are initiatives on the market with metal aerosol containers using post-consumer recycled content. The Panel of speakers, from aluminium and steel industries, aluminium and steel aerosol can makers and brand owner, will cover the various aspects of the topic. At first glance, this sounds promising but fundamental as well as very practical questions need to be addressed. These range from how these initiatives fit into the well-established material loop approach, to what may be included as post-consumer recycled content. This will also be YOUR moment to quiz the Panel.

With a degree in International & European Law and certificates in European Law from the universities of Utrecht (NL) and Leuven (B) Maarten Labbertonhas developed a specific expertise in European environmental legislation, focusing on topics such as sustainability, recycling and recovery and the circular economy. He has been working for several industries including the Dutch Food and Drinks Industry, the International Transport Union and the European Soap and Detergent manufacturers. Since 2005 he works as director Packaging Group of European Aluminium, representing the manufacturers and recyclers of aluminium for packaging. He is coordinating aluminium packaging recycling initiatives in more than 20 European countries and is actively involved in ‘Every Can Counts’, a European brand for promoting beverage can recycling, established in nearly 20 European countries.

He is chairman of the Dutch Aluminium Packaging Recycling Association RAVN and member of the Board of FOST PLUS, the Belgian Packaging Recovery Organisation. He also represents the aluminium packaging industry in similar initiatives in Spain, France, Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Greece. He is delegate on behalf of the European and international aluminium industry in the European and International standardisation bodies CEN and ISO on ‘Packaging and the Environment’.

In January 2020 Maarten Labberton established ASTON CEC BV, an independent consultancy specialized in Circular Economy solutions. He is focusing on clients who are active in the metals, aluminium packaging and waste management industries and who need professional advice to develop and implement innovative collection, sorting and recycling solutions in line with the European Circular Economy.

The use of post-consumer recycled contents in metal aerosol cans

There are initiatives on the market with metal aerosol containers using post-consumer recycled content. The Panel of speakers, from aluminium and steel industries, aluminium and steel aerosol can makers and brand owner, will cover the various aspects of the topic. At first glance, this sounds promising but fundamental as well as very practical questions need to be addressed. These range from how these initiatives fit into the well-established material loop approach, to what may be included as post-consumer recycled content. This will also be YOUR moment to quiz the Panel.

Volker Krampe is the Corporate Safety Adviser of Beiersdorf AG, a major cosmetic producer located in Hamburg, Germany. He has a degree in Chemical Engineering and is working for more than 30 years in the field of aerosol safety and dangerous goods. Volker is President of the German Aerosol Association IGA. He is also Chairman of the Expert Committee of FEA and the delegate of FEA, Cosmetics Europe and AISE at the UN Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, the so called “Joint Meeting”, the WP.15 and only for FEA at the Dangerous Goods Panel of the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO. He also is a very experienced trainer in the field of dangerous goods compliance as well as the qualification for DG Safety advisers.

Sustainability and Transport Safety – A Challenge

In this presentation Volker uses two examples, large promotional displays with aerosols and re-usable plastic boxes, to demonstrate the need of close co-operation of sustainability as well as regulatory experts to find practical solutions for current and future business success.

Nicholas Georges is the Senior Vice President, Scientific & International Affairs of the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA).  Georges leads HCPA’s activity on aerosol products, as well as multiple scientific and regulatory areas both domestically and internationally such as air quality.  Georges has a monthly column in Spray Technology & Marketing and often contributes to other publications such as World Aerosols and Aerosol Europe.
Before joining HCPA, Georges was the Director of Regulatory Affairs at PLZ Aeroscience and the Technical Director at Nyco Products Company.  Georges has a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Aerosol Today Worldwide: a global tour of important developments in the aerosol industry

Nicholas will present a quick overview of industry status, issues and challenges in the US.

Philip has an MA and PhD in History from Massey University, New Zealand and has represented the aerosol industry – first in New Zealand and more recently in Australia – for over 30 years.
After a stint as a Junior Lecturer in the University’s History Department, he joined the New Zealand Manufacturers’ Federation (now BusinessNZ) as a member of its trade group servicing team where he worked with a wide range of industry groups including the Aerosol  Association of New Zealand and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrances Association.
In October 1996 he was appointed Executive Director of the Aerosol Association of Australia. He has served as Secretary of the Asian Aerosol Federation since its inception in late 2011.

Aerosol Today Worldwide: a global tour of important developments in the aerosol industry

Philip will present a quick overview of industry status, issues and challenges from the member countries of the Asian Aerosol Federation https://www.aerosol-asia.org

Steve Claus is the Sustainability & Circular Economy Officer of APEAL, The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging.
He is responsible for technical steel for packaging projects in sustainability including recyclability, recycling rates, LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) and PEF (Product Environmental Performance).
Steve is as an entrepreneurial professional with more than 20 years of experience in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), collection, sorting and recycling of packaging waste and sustainability in general.
He holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics from the University of Antwerp, Belgium.

The use of post-consumer recycled contents in metal aerosol cans

There are initiatives on the market with metal aerosol containers using post-consumer recycled content. The Panel of speakers, from aluminium and steel industries, aluminium and steel aerosol can makers and brand owner, will cover the various aspects of the topic. At first glance, this sounds promising but fundamental as well as very practical questions need to be addressed. These range from how these initiatives fit into the well-established material loop approach, to what may be included as post-consumer recycled content. This will also be YOUR moment to quiz the Panel.

Roberta joined PRECISION – the World Leader in Aerosol Valves and a major player in Aerosol Actuators – in 2016, as General Manager of the Italian subsidiary before taking the additional position of Sales Director Europe of the group in 2019.
Graduated from the University of Milan Law School, Roberta has been working in the packaging industry for more than 15 years now, developing a strong experience in sales, products development, and innovation.
Roberta started her career at Intercos – world leader company in color cosmetics – where she had the chance to work in sales, marketing and finally the trend and innovation department. She then joined the Albéa Group – world leader in luxury cosmetic packaging – where she spent 10 years in several positions, ending as L’Oréal Global Account Manager on Cosmetic Rigid Packaging. These experiences strengthened her technical plastic molding knowledges and her passion for building fruitful relationships with customers.

ACCUSOL^{® 3}, the upgraded version of its iconic actuator

ACCUSOL^® was the first actuator offered with a trigger for industrial and technical applications, among others, and has been the reference all around the world for decades.
Roberta Sironi will introduce the upgraded and environmentally friendly version of the original, iconic design.

Dr. Thomas Schmidt is Marketing Director in the Software & Informatics Division at Agilent Technologies. He received his chemistry education at the University of Bonn, Germany. During his career, he conceptualized and managed multiple Laboratory Informatics solutions covering all aspects of the lab operation, including workflow management, data management, sample management, instrument control, and laboratory execution systems. Thomas is a passionate ambassador for the Digital Laboratory.

The DigitXation of the Lab: From Digital Dreams to Real Efficiency Gains

The path to a Digital Lab and the accompanying transformation is the latest approach to optimize the lab efficiency triangle of turnaround time, quality, and cost. The quest towards a paperless lab over the last 20 years was very often compromised by a reality check when it came to actual implementation projects. This webinar will discuss approaches and prerequisites towards digitizing the lab operation. How do we find the sweet spot between our aspirations, the heterogenous lab environments and tangible outcomes during this journey?  It all starts with your real challenges and problems you are trying to resolve. The digital lab is not a goal, but a means to an end! Standardization, closing electronic gaps between information systems and instruments, bringing all your lab data into one place resolve a lot of issues and are tangible steps to the ultimate goal: A highly efficient lab where you are able to create and manage all your content and its context with the optimal digital user experience.
The good news is that you can start today. It’s about implementation and not innovation.

Hein holds a Master of Science (Msc) in mechanical engineering. He started his career in the Laboratory of Thomassen & Drijver-Verblifa and worked his way up through the organisation from basic researcher to project leader and to leading groups of specialists in Trivium Packaging. He has worked in all area’s of can making from food, seafood to aerosols and nutrition.
Since March 2021 leading the subgroup of R&D working on aerosols and bottles.

The use of post-consumer recycled contents in metal aerosol cans

There are initiatives on the market with metal aerosol containers using post-consumer recycled content. The Panel of speakers, from aluminium and steel industries, aluminium and steel aerosol can makers and brand owner, will cover the various aspects of the topic. At first glance, this sounds promising but fundamental as well as very practical questions need to be addressed. These range from how these initiatives fit into the well-established material loop approach, to what may be included as post-consumer recycled content. This will also be YOUR moment to quiz the Panel.

Olivier Farnault is a Dispensers & Applicators Expert within the Packaging Science Centre of L’Oréal, located in Aulnay-sous-Bois, France.
He is working for 15 years in the field of aerosol dispensers. Olivier is involved in different working groups at the French aerosol association (CFA), the European aerosol federation (FEA) and Petcore Europe which represents the complete PET value chain in Europe. He is responsible of different projects in the field of aerosol dispensers.

The use of post-consumer recycled contents in metal aerosol cans

There are initiatives on the market with metal aerosol containers using post-consumer recycled content. The Panel of speakers, from aluminium and steel industries, aluminium and steel aerosol can makers and brand owner, will cover the various aspects of the topic. At first glance, this sounds promising but fundamental as well as very practical questions need to be addressed. These range from how these initiatives fit into the well-established material loop approach, to what may be included as post-consumer recycled content. This will also be YOUR moment to quiz the Panel.

Nick Tselentis was born in Mutare, Zimbabwe. He was educated at Peterhouse, Zimbabwe and Durban High School and later went on to read for a  B.Soc Science Degree at the University of Natal, Durban (majors:  Economics and African Government and Administration). He has also studied Competition Law as well as International Trade Law at the University of the Witwatersrand, at the Mandela Institute.
Nick has a far-reaching work history in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, working with retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and distribution houses, in companies such as Beechnut Lifesavers, Edcon, Metro Cash & Carry, Gantech Sales and Thumb Trading. Nick was Secretary and then Chairman at the Small Electrical Appliance Marketing Association 1993 – 1996. In 1997, he became the Executive Director of the Grocery Manufacturers Association. A critical component in the merging of the Associations that now is known as the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA). In October, 2002 Nick was appointed as the Economics and Legislative Affairs Manager for the CGCSA.
Some of Nick’s major achievements include “The Launch of the Efficient Consumer Response” ECR initiative, running with the first Value Chain Analysis initiative (in conjunction with Price Waterhouse Cooper) in 1999, a compliance campaign on association with SARS customs (2002) . Initiated “The Launch of The South African Food Safety Initiative” in 2004. He also prepared the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Marketing to Children Code and had a 31 company Pledge sign off on the 11^th June 2009.
Nick was appointed to the position of Executive Director, Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association as of 1^st March, and 2011.Current initiatives: Launching ‘Ari – Aerosol Recycling Initiative, Preparing Re-Launch of AMA Approved Mark (2013), and running AMA training courses (Introductory and Advanced). Nick was elected to Chair the SABS TC 1017. 04  Legal Metrology :  Sale of Goods Committee in July 2017. In February 2019, He was elected to be the Treasurer of the National Recycling Forum.

Aerosol Today Worldwide: a global tour of important developments in the aerosol industry

Nick will provide an overview of the current evolution of volume production in the South African region as well as other key indicators.

Kristel Ons is the Secretary General of FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, representing over 450 adhesives and sealants producers in Europe through FEICA’s 24 Direct Member Companies, 19 Affiliate Members and National Associations in 16 countries. Kristel has been with FEICA since 2009, previously as the association’s Communications Director. As part of her current role, Kristel shapes the strategy and direction of FEICA.
FEICA is a member of DUCC, the Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group, a platform of 11 European associations which represent “downstream” industries ranging from cosmetics and detergents to aerosols, paints, inks, toners, pressroom chemicals, adhesives and sealants, construction chemicals, fragrances, lubricants and chemical distributors industries. The group’s main objective is to contribute, with a common voice, to the successful implementation of the requirements of the REACH and CLP Regulations, and more recently, the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability under the EU Green Deal. DUCC membership comprises more than 9.000 companies across the respective sectors in Europe, the vast majority being SMEs.

Committed to safe and sustainable mixtures | A Downstream Users perspective on the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability

Kristel will develop the chemical strategy as an essential part of the Green Deal and its zero-pollution ambition.

Alain D’haese has held a variety of positions in different sectors, from research to sales to scientific and regulatory affairs. He worked for a contract aerosol filler before joining the Belgian Aerosol Association and finally the European Aerosol Federation (F.E.A.) where he has been Secretary General for more than 15 years. Alain has a background in chemistry, cosmetology, management and change management. He is also a former President of the Royal Belgian Society of Cosmetic Sciences. He teaches a course on aerosol technology at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB).

The EU Green Deal – From high-level political initiatives to concrete legislative proposals

In December 2019, the new European Commission presented the EU Green Deal which is one of its six headline political ambitions for 2019-2024. The European Commission has started to convert these political ambitions into legislative proposals. The most relevant ones for the aerosol industry are still under preparation. Alain will provide an update on the threats and opportunities for the years to come.