Change in Fedrigoni’s executive team

Fedrigoni, a manufacturer of specialty papers, premium self-adhesive materials, RFID and connected technologies, has appointed Gary Bernstein as commercial senior vice president of Fedrigoni Special Papers North America and Melissa Stevens as chief marketing officer.

Bernstein will lead the Commercial Team and utilize his experience and network to drive significant growth across mature and emerging markets in North America.  

In his career, Bernstein has driven opportunities with significant brands within the high-end retail, food, beverage, beauty and personal care markets, with a strong focus on fiber-based alternatives to plastic.

He brings a wealth of expertise in packaging and sustainable technologies, having worked at Neenah Paper for 25 years supporting the printing and creative communities in North America.  

Melissa Stevens, who comes from various marketing and sales leadership roles at Mohawk and will now serve as chief marketing officer. She will join Bernstein to develop the Fedrigoni Special Papers North American presence.

Simon Pilkington, vice president of sales VP, will work alongside the new team. He previously led the Fedrigoni UK team and has now relocated to North America.