Andrey’s role at Siegwerk is global business development lead for coatings for films, based in Siegburg, Germany. Over 7 years of experience in the plastic packaging industry.  Former application development engineer at ExxonMobil Chemical. Led projects on circular economy, recyclable inks and de-inking technologies for printed packaging at Siegwerk. Contributed to industry standards (e.g. DIN) and packaging recycling initiatives (RecyClass /CEFLEX). He holds a Ph.D. in Technical Chemistry from RWTH Aachen, Germany and a Chemistry Master’s degree from the University of St. Andrews, UK.

Roberto holds a degree in Chemistry from the University of Salamanca and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

He began his professional career at CIDETEC, an R&D center focused on technology transfer to industrial partners and the development of new materials and processes with applications in key sectors. After more than ten years working in basic and applied R&D, he joined the Constantia Flexibles group, where he has been a part of for the past six years.

Since 2018, he has worked as "Laminates Innovation Manager" dedicated to the Pharmaceutical sector, responsible for one of the two "Product Centers of Excellence" within the Constantia Flexibles Pharmaceutical division.

He leads a team comprised of development engineers, applications engineers, regulatory engineers, and sustainable engineering professionals with the goal of developing high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of the market and its customers.
He is co-author of more than 30 scientific articles published in prestigious international journals and six patents (one of which is for industrial exploitation).

David Craggan, Commercial Vice President of the Americas at Futamura, has over 15 years of leadership in the flexible packaging industry, driving growth through strategic sales and marketing. His background with leading snack food brands has given him a strong understanding of commercial and operational dynamics. He brings valuable expertise at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and market demand, with a focus on bio-based and compostable packaging. His knowledge of regulatory trends and environmental impacts allows him to guide organizations on compliance and consumer expectations. A committed advocate for sustainable transformation, he supports the transition to circular packaging solutions that balance business objectives with environmental responsibility.

Ms. Hernandez graduated from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte with a Degree in Law. With over 20 years of experience in administrative law, institutional relations, corporate communications, and lobbying for top-tier national and multinational companies, currently serves as Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at ECOCE, a non-profit civil association that promotes recycling and environmental education to achieve sustainable development.

Daniel has a degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina), a Master of Science from the London School of Economics (UK) and a PhD in Economic Development from the Graduate Institute of Geneva (Switzerland).

He has more than 20 years of experience in topics related to macroeconomic, industrial, and regional analysis in Latin America. Currently, Daniel is the Chief Economist at Deloitte Spanish Latin America, as well as the Economic Advisory Leader.

Dr. German Ruiz Mendez is the Director General for Sustainable Urban Environmental Development and Performance, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) of the Mexican government.

Germán Ruiz Méndez holds a Ph.D. in Political and Social Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), a Master’s degree in Government and Public Affairs, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration. He has built a solid career in public policy design, particularly at the municipal and federal levels, having worked with institutions such as the National Institute for Federalism and Municipal Development (INAFED), the Secretary of Government, the Secretary of Health, the Secretary of Public Education, and SEMARNAT.

He was awarded 3rd Place in the INAP 2017 Prize for his doctoral research on local development models, and he has served as a lecturer and speaker both in Mexico and abroad. In addition, he actively participates in academic networks such as IGLOM, INAP, SOMECE, and REMINEO.

His current work focuses on the implementation of the National Waste Policy and the Circular Economy, leading the Directorate-General for Sustainable Urban Environmental Development and Performance at SEMARNAT. Under his leadership, key programs for integrated waste management have been promoted, positioning him as a leading voice in Mexico’s transition toward more sustainable systems.