Pro Carton has elected a new Board of Directors to serve a three-year term through the organisation's 2029 General Assembly, bringing together representatives from across Europe's cartonboard and folding carton industry to guide its strategic direction.
The elections took place during the association's 2026 General Assembly, where members also selected the Board's executive officers. Andreas Birmoser of Stora Enso was elected President, while Alexander Loimayr of MM Board & Paper will serve as Vice-President.
Broad industry representation
In accordance with Pro Carton's statutes, the Board brings together representatives from companies across the European cartonboard and carton value chain, including both large producers and smaller member companies.
The newly elected Board includes:
- Michele Bianchi – RDM Group
- Andreas Birmoser – Stora Enso
- Andreas Boo – Holmen Board and Paper
- Nick Dowling – Smurfit Westrock
- Esa Kaikkonen – Metsä Board
- Alexander Loimayr – MM Board & Paper
- Kemal Özkirim – Kartonsan
- Nikola Pejovic – Umka
- Jean-François Roche – Graphic Packaging International
Supporting Pro Carton's work
The Board will oversee the association's activities and strategic priorities over the next three years as Pro Carton advances its work on cartonboard and folding carton applications in Europe.
The mandates of the President, Vice-President and all Board members will run until the organisation's 2029 General Assembly.
Pro Carton is the European association representing cartonboard and folding carton manufacturers. The organisation promotes fibre-based packaging and supports the development of carton solutions across Europe.
