European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics in Europe, has elected its new Board during its General Assembly on 27 May 2026.
The new Board will guide the association for the 2026–2029 mandate at a decisive moment for Europe’s bioeconomy, industrial competitiveness and transition away from fossil carbon.
The newly elected Board is composed of Monica Battistella (Taghleef Industries), Judith Hicks (Vioneo), Franz Kraus(Novamont), Myriam Moeyersons (Ingevity), Afsaneh Nabifar(BASF), Celmira Sousa (NatureWorks), Frédéric Van Gansberghe (Futerro), Hugo Vuurens(CJ CheilJedang), and Irina Yarulina (Sulzer).
Franz Kraus and Frédéric Van Gansberghe were elected Co-Chairs of European Bioplastics, together with Afsaneh Nabifar, who will take up the role of Vice-Chair. Hugo Vuurens will serve as Treasurer.
The composition of the new Board reflects the breadth of the European bioplastics value chain and brings together expertise in biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials, packaging, conversion, recycling technologies, sustainability, public affairs, market development and industrial scale-up. It also reflects a strong balance in terms of gender, geographical presence and sectoral representation.
“The new Board brings together the experience, diversity and industrial expertise EUBP needs for the next phase. Our priority will be to strengthen the recognition of bioplastics as part of Europe’s bioeconomy, while building trust in credible solutions and supporting the conditions for scale,” said Franz Kraus, newly elected Co-Chair of European Bioplastics.
