The Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association is proud to announce its new Chairman Dick de Koning, succeeding Bruno Ponsard who was the Association's Chairman from 2013 to 2015. Dick de Koning studied Mechanical Engineering at Avans University in Breda, his post graduate study was in Quality Management and he graduated as a Strategic Packaging Professional at the Dutch Packaging Centre.
In 2012, Dick started PACKZ B.V. as Founding Partner together with Johan Glaser. In this role they are both responsible for managing the PACKZ business with all stakeholders involved. Before PACKZ, he worked at Unilever Vlaardingen, Bongrain, Schut Flexible Packaging the Heinz Innovation Centre and Budelpack in various R&D, Packaging and Quality Management roles.
During his career he was: Chairman of the Dutch Packaging Professionals for 10 years; member of the examination board for the Strategic Packaging Professionals exams; and active as a member of the jury for the Dutch Packaging Awards. PACKZ has been supporting AIPIA since the first congress in Tokyo and is very active in promoting and developing A&IP technologies around the world. Dick is married, has a daughter of 21 and a son of 18.
PACKZ, says Dick, offers practical insights to deliver clear packaging choices and added value for the supply chain. With an office in Breda, The Netherlands, he and his Partner travel the world for insights, new technologies and innovative packaging formats, to create intelligence and networks for clients. The company has, and is, working for many global brand owners such as Cadburys, Unilever, Agio, Perfetti van Melle, Heinz, Friesland Campina, Nolet and DE Masterblenders, engaged in Packaging Innovation Projects and Technology Scouting.
