Gerard Benthem

Regional Sales Manager Benelux/france/nordic/turkey/mea at Futamura (Cellulose Films)

Gerard Benthem has extensive experience in sales and management within the packaging film industry. Currently serving as Regional Sales Manager for Benelux, France, Nordic, Turkey, and MEA at Futamura since July 2016, Gerard specializes in eco-friendly packaging solutions, particularly NatureFlex compostable films. Previously, Gerard held several roles at Innovia Films, including Manager of Sales and Technical Service for Benelux and Sales Account Manager for Benelux. Earlier career experiences include Sales Account Manager at UCB, Manager of Customer Service and Logistics at Amcor, and various roles in production and logistics at UCB and Fasson Nederland B.V. Gerard's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business/Managerial Economics from HTS Dordrecht and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Christian HTS Hilversum.

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Loosdrecht, Netherlands

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Futamura (Cellulose Films)

Futamura is a leading global manufacturer of plastic and cellulosic materials including Cellophane ™, renewable and compostable NatureFlex ™, casings and non-wovens. Our films are sold to converters, brand owners and end-users in over 100 countries worldwide. They become part of the packaging, labelling or overwrap solution for some of the world’s best known brands across a wide variety of everyday consumer goods. Employing 1,500 people, we have production sites in Japan, USA and UK and operate a network of sales offices, agents and distributors throughout the world.


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Nagoya, Japan

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1,001-5,000

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