Harald Lechner

Harald Lechner possesses extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, having held various leadership positions since 1990. Currently serving as Leitung Einkauf & Beschaffung at Vetropack Austria GmbH since November 2015, Lechner focuses on simplifying processes. Prior roles include Leitung Zentraleinkauf at Pierre Lang Europe, where responsibilities encompassed strategic and operational purchasing, supplier development, and risk management. Earlier, as Head of Group Procurement at Bene AG, Lechner managed strategic purchasing and utilized a Total Cost of Ownership approach in product development. Roles at Papernet and Mondi Business Paper further strengthened skills in logistics, purchasing, and international supply chain projects. Lechner holds a degree in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen with a specialization in Accounting and Controlling from FFH Hamburg.