Flint Group makes strategic appointment in its EMEA flexible packaging technology team

Steenwinkel joins Flint Group from Avery Dennison, where he is currently R&D director for Europe, and member of its European leadership team. With a strong background in organic and inorganic chemistry, and with his key area of expertise in polymer chemistry related to inks, coatings and adhesives, Flint Group said he brings a passion for success and team collaboration to this crucial position.

Dagmar Schmidt, vice president of sales and global strategy for Flint Group’s Flexible Packaging business, said: ‘Dr Steenwinkel will be responsible for the technical management team in Europe, a key role that will drive our ambitious product development and technical service excellence strategy. Our customers, and indeed their customers, expect a seamless partnership with Flint Group. Our team must therefore be experts in the technology of our products and, equally importantly, agile in our interaction with and response to our customers and their needs. Dr Steenwinkel is extremely well qualified to support these goals and we are delighted that he is joining us.’