CEPI Cartonboard – the European association of cartonboard manufacturers – have appointed Michele Bianchi, CEO at RDM Group, as its new President as of 30 June 2020.
He succeeds Franz Rappold, who has stepped down after 17 years serving as a director of CEPI Cartonboard, of which five years as President. He has been instrumental in developing the association since its very inception and has been widely respected as a relentless and convincing promotor of cartonboard.
Öystein Aksnes, Acting Head of BU Liquid Packaging Board & Cartonboard and Head of New Business Development at Stora Enso, has been appointed Vice-President of CEPI Cartonboard, also from 30 June onwards.
