Michael Alpern

Michael Alpern is a seasoned professional in the Plastics and Packaging Industry with over 25 years of experience. He has a rich background in technical and sales aspects of plastics Raw Materials, Masterbatches, additives, and compounds.

Starting his career 26 years ago as a machine operator, Michael quickly delved into the intricacies of the industry. His passion for Plastics and Packaging led him to pursue a 2-year course in Israel, solidifying his expertise in the field.

Throughout his career, Michael has served in various roles such as Sales Management, business development, distributor management, technical sales, and contract negotiation. He has been pivotal in liaising with regional teams, collaborating with the Flexible Packaging and Food Industry, and coordinating with internal and external technical departments.

His skill set includes market trend analysis, profit optimization, risk management, and adherence to quality, safety, and health standards. Michael's proactive approach and in-depth knowledge of industry regulations like ISO, HACCP, and REACH showcase his commitment to excellence and compliance.

On a personal level, Michael is described as enthusiastic, determined, devoted, and energetic. He is target-oriented, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is self-motivated, and exhibits a 'Consider it done' mentality towards work.

Education wise, Michael has studied Executive MBA in Business, Management, and Marketing at Tel Aviv University, along with practical engineering in Plastics from Ruppin College.

In his professional journey, Michael has held significant positions at renowned organizations including Business Manager at Mitsui & Co Europe PLC, Account Manager at A. Schulman, Inc., Sales and Key Account Manager at Tzidon, Key Account Manager at Kafrit Industries, Export / Technical Sales Manager at amraz, and Extrusion Manager at Syfan shrink films.