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Managing Director at OEE Container Technology
Bruce brings over 30 years of experience in beverage can and end manufacturing. OEE operates globally, with offices in both the UK and UAE, specialising in full-can and end line installations and enhancing process and operational performance. Prior to this role, Bruce led the transformation of NAFCEL in KSA into the world's largest beverage end manufacturing facility as Plant Manager and also served as Director of Strategic Projects at Aujan Group Holding in the UAE
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Project Engineering Manager at OEE Container Technology.
John brings over 30 years of experience in Quality Management and Statistical Process Control across both the automotive and packaging industries. A certified Black Belt, John specialises in using data analysis to identify and drive process improvements. John entered the metal packaging industry in 2006, serving as a Process Quality Analyst and later as Production Shift Manager at Crown Cork & Seal (UK). In 2019, he became Quality Manager at NAFCEL (KSA), before joining OEE (UK).
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With more than 30 years of experience in the metal packaging industry, Sabine has specialized in physical, chemical, and surface analysis for beverage cans. He has held key roles at Schmalbach Lubeca, Ball Packaging Europe, and Ardagh, where he led central laboratories and global R&D initiatives, supporting both plant operations and customer service with advanced analytical expertise.
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Owner CanConsult.
Tjaart Schutte, an industry leader with over 40 years of experience, owner of CanConsult, his career highlights include over 37 years at Nampak Products Ltd, where he served as Technical Director, driving innovation and quality in can production.
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Kyle Teasel has over 20 years of experience in operations management. He served as Business Unit Manager at Visy for more than eight years and previously held leadership roles at Real Pet Food Company, Ardagh Group, and VIP Packaging, specializing in cost reduction, production management, and operational efficiency.
Sales Manager Koenig & Bauer.
Sales executive with over 20 years of international experience in the metal packaging industry. Currently serving as Sales Manager at Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint in Stuttgart, following a long career of more than two decades at Anton Ohlert GmbH in Moscow. Strong background in global markets, commercial management, and strategic client relationships.
Operations Manager Autorrema.
With over 12 years of industry experience, currently leading operations at Autorrema. Skilled in business strategy, business development, and multicultural team management for global projects. Expert in continuous improvement (LEAN), demand planning, production capacity management, and ERP system optimization. Frequent speaker on industrial efficiency and operations.
Managing Director & Founder, OEG GmbH
Leading the company for over 34 years in the development of high-precision optical and geometrical measurement systems. Under his leadership, OEG has become a global reference supplying advanced metrology solutions to the beverage can, optical, semiconductor, automotive and engineering industries.
Prior to founding OEG in 1991, he worked in scientific research at IHP and as a Scientific Assistant at the Technical University of Ilmenau, specializing in technical optics and photolithographic process development.
Senior Researcher at SSICA Parma Italy. Packaging Division
Executive with over 25 years of experience in the packaging machinery industry, specializing in high-tech equipment. Currently Managing Director of a company supplying advanced industrial solutions, with operations in both Spain and Portugal. Co-founder of trading and manufacturing businesses, he has led international projects across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Sales Director, EMEA Antares Vision.
Kevin Johnsen is a senior commercial leader with more than 19 years of international experience in the metal packaging and inspection industry. Since 2020, he has served as Director of Sales EMEA & APAC at Antares Vision Group – Rigid Containers, driving strategic sales growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Previously, he held roles as Sales Director EMEA and International Sales Manager, managing global accounts and building distributor networks in Europe, the Middle East, Japan, and the United States. He holds a B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Kent State University.
Director at SASPACK Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Anand Bhandari is the Founder & Director of SASPACK Ventures Pvt. Ltd., a company based in Pune specializing in innovative solutions for the packaging industry.
Often spotted dreaming next to a mighty 4×4 RAM Truck, A creative mind with strong New Product Development skills, he drives innovation with practicality and patience. Friendly, supportive, and always ready to help, he inspires teams. His mix of ambition, and technical strength keeps SASPACK moving forward.
CEO Pneumofore
Financial executive with over 10 years of experience as CFO at Pneumofore, an Italy-based industrial company specializing in vacuum and compression systems. Previously served as Verkaufsleiter (Sales Director) at Stahl Gerlafingen AG, bringing a strong blend of financial leadership and commercial expertise within the European industrial sector.
Sales Manager, VMI Group
With over 30 years of international technical sales experience, Johan Jonkman has built his career in the aluminum and metal packaging industry. Multilingual and skilled in networking, he focuses on developing new markets, providing technical advice, and helping customers optimize processes. A strong team player, he combines sales, engineering, and project management to achieve the best results worldwide.
CEO – Metal Packaging Europe (MPE)
Krassimira Kazashka is the Chief Executive Officer of Metal Packaging Europe, leading the association’s strategic vision and sustainability agenda for the European metal packaging sector. With extensive experience in EU public affairs, regulatory policy, and environmental strategy, she has held senior roles representing industry interests in Brussels, including positions at CITPA and FEFCO. Her background also includes leadership in Health, Safety & Environment across multinational organizations, and hands-on experience within the European Commission on industrial emissions policy. Krassimira is recognized for her solution-driven approach, strong analytical capability, and commitment to advancing circularity, safety, and competitiveness throughout the packaging value chain in Europe.
Technical-Sales Manager CIE MST CHEMICALS GROUP
With over 25 years of experience in the metal finishing and environmental engineering sectors, Rosario Patricelli specializes in wastewater treatment and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technologies for metal packaging and surface treatment lines. His expertise includes feasibility studies, technical and economic proposals, plant design, commissioning, and training.
He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II.
International Relations at World Can Experience & Mundolatas.
Jose Rivera is a professional with a strong background in Economics, Marketing, and Finance, with extensive experience in teaching and managing academic and business projects. He currently serves as a specialist in International Relations at World Can Experience. He is known for his focus on comprehensive training and his ability to create networks and strategic alliances that promote business growth on an international level.
Senior Sales Regional Manager, MENAI at BELVAC
Experienced Regional Sales Manager with over 20 years in the metal packaging and machinery industry. Specialized in account management, operations, and continuous improvement. Currently leading Belvac Middle East’s commercial activities in the region, with a strong technical background in engineering and production management. Holds a B.Eng. in Electromechanical Engineering from Cairo University.
Lead Appl Eng Field Metal Packaging - Henkel APP EMEA
Since 2020, I have served as Head of Application Engineering Metal Packaging at Henkel Europe, leading a team that supports customers across the EIMEA region. Previously, I spent five years as Key Account Manager and a decade working directly in aluminium beverage can production, progressing from Quality Supervisor to Quality Manager and managing the start-up of two new lines in Finland.
I now oversee technical support and new business opportunities for metal packaging customers in aluminium and steel. With extensive experience in high-speed production, I bring strong problem-solving, leadership, and quality management skills. I am highly adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to driving improvement and delivering excellence.
CEO, SASPACK
Mr. S. N. Nagar is a hard-core engineer and seasoned Player who has gathered decades of wisdom—long enough, as he jokes, for his hair to turn “officially grey.” Passionate about BIkes and engineering in equal measure, he brings energy and humour to every challenge. Known for his sharp technical instincts and no-nonsense decision-making, he leads SASPACK with clarity and vision. His experience, leadership, and biker spirit make him the backbone of the company.
Manager PTC, JBT Marel
Jo Suys is a leading specialist in thermal food processing with over 30 years of experience in process engineering, autoclave / retort technology, and industrial sterilization. Since 2015, he has served as Manager of the Process Technology Centre (PTC) at JBT FoodTech in Belgium, where he oversees process development, validation, and customer support for global food manufacturers.
His career includes more than 15 years as Sales Manager at Gullimex BV, building technical-commercial relationships and supporting industrial implementations, as well as his early technical foundation as a Food Technologist at FMC FoodTech.
Jo is widely recognized for his ability to combine scientific knowledge with real factory-floor experience, making him a trusted expert and communicator in sterilization and retort processing worldwide.
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