Paul Blankert

Paul Blankert currently serves as the Business Development & Innovation lead at VAN DE VELDE PACKAGING since April 2023. Previously, Paul held the position of Commercial Director Foodservice Central Europe at Huhtamaki from November 2017 to April 2023. Prior experience includes roles such as Interim Sales Director West-Europe at Form Tehnik d.o.o., General Manager Netherlands & Vending Europe at Coveris Group, and Sales & Marketing Director Europe at Rieke Packaging Systems. Earlier in the career, Paul was the Sales Director Food Service Central Europe at Huhtamaki and held multiple sales and management positions within the organization. Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerciele Economie from HAN University of Applied Sciences and has completed education at MEAO Enschede, Marianum HAVO, and De Hoeksteen - Groenlo.