Kouris Kalligas

Kouris Kalligas is the Head of Digital Transformation at Sappi Europe, a leading global provider of sustainable woodfibre products and solutions.1 He has a diverse background that combines experience in the paper industry with entrepreneurship in the tech sector.

Career at Sappi

Kalligas began his career at Sappi in 2008 as a management trainee.1 He then progressed to become the Supply Chain Service Manager for Sappi Europe.1 After gaining experience in Silicon Valley, he returned to Sappi and was appointed as Head of Digital Transformation for Sappi Europe in 2019.1

Entrepreneurial Experience

Between his roles at Sappi, Kalligas spent five years in Silicon Valley, where he gained firsthand experience running a tech startup and navigating the world of venture capital.1 He co-founded and served as CEO of two technology startups: Therachat and Addapp.

Education

Kalligas holds an MA in International Relations, which he completed in 2005-2006.2 He also participated in an ERASMUS program in International Business in 2004 and earned a BA in International Economics & Development from 2000 to 2004.2

Role and Responsibilities

As Head of Digital Transformation, Kalligas plays a key role in navigating Sappi's journey of digital transformation.1 He is involved in initiatives aimed at:

1. Empowering Sappi's workforce with new methods and tools to do business
2. Introducing a more connected experience for customers
3. Seeking partnerships across the value chain

Kalligas is also involved in implementing transformative initiatives in Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to leverage new technologies and applications in Industry 4.0.1

Professional Network

Kalligas is based in the Brussels Region and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.3 His LinkedIn username is kouris-kalligas-3a190312.