Expertise:
The packaging paper board industry and food packaging; Business deals; Negotiations
Major Product/SVS:
Paper board, plastic and special containers; Flexible packaging; Folding cartons
Favorite Business Publication:
The Economist/ Intelligent Life
Education Degrees:
Civil Enginnering Degree from the Catholic University of Campinas, Brazil/ Post-graduation Mathematics at the Linkoepings Hoegskola, Sweden/ Paper Making Technology studies at the Miami Univeristy, Oxford, Ohio/ Marketing courses taken at The Kellogg School of Management/ Financial studies at The London Business School
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Having been part of a dynamic management team at Elopak in Switzerland led at that time by a strong personality who believed in every member of his team
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being able to interact and communicate well with people of many cultures, languages and being well traveled besides having lived in many countries.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when she started as an engineer working for Skandinaviska Aluminium Profiler AB in Sweden and was fast channelled into sales
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Willener has lived and worked in many countries and speaks seven languages: French, English, Swedish, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling international accounts worldwide; Coordinating company activities at global level; Managing large contracts; Visiting factories around the world; Dealing with the top companies of the food industry in Europe and all over America from Canada down to Chile
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Willener hopes to make a difference in other people's lives and be remembered for something.