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Environmental Strategy Consulting
Paper Consulting
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Simon Salama

Simon Salama is a recognized expert in New Products
Innovation in the Specialty Coated Papers  and
Packaging Materials markets, and for leading  
organizations to implement  organizational changes
to speed the processes that lead to innovation.

Simon is a former VP for Research, Technology ,
Environmental, Health and Product Safety for
Appleton Papers, where he led the organization to
implement the Stage Gate process across all the
businesses of the company, leading to the
introduction of 22 new products for the Thermal,
Security and Carbonless markets in less than three
years, and the re-tooling of over 12 major product
lines.

In his 30 years in the industry, he has held positions
in the product development  areas for both Union
Camp and International Paper. In addition, Simon was
Director for Operational Excellence for all the
Specialty Businesses of International Paper, and was
General Manager in the converting and specialty
divisions (Corrugated container, and Decorative
Products).  He has also consulted on acquisitions and
business turn around efforts.

Simon holds degrees in Chemistry and Physics from
Princeton University (M.Sc. and PhD).


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