IFIB 2025

25–26 Sept 2025 | Torino, Italy

Benoit LECOUVET

Chief Commercial Officer

Futerro

Brussels, Belgium

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I lead marketing, sales & supply teams at Futerro, with 15+ years in plastics, a PhD in Polymer Science & experience in R&D, commercial & marketing roles.

My organisation

Futerro

Futerro

Company

Brussels, Belgium

Futerro is a pioneering company in the bioplastics industry, established in 1992. With over 30 years of experience, Futerro has led the development and production of platform molecules such as lactic acid and lactide, as well as polylactic acid (PLA). Through continuous innovation, Futerro has positioned PLA as a recognised and viable alternative to traditional petrochemical-based plastics, now widely adopted across various applications. The company remains committed to advancing sustainable solutions for a circular economy.
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About me

I have more than 15 years of experience in the plastics industry. I started my industrial journey in the Netherlands at SABIC Technology and then moved to Ravago Belgium as R&D Manager of the Wire & Cable Research Centre.

Before joining Futerro, I held senior management roles in the commercial and marketing divisions at Huntsman Polyurethanes. Over the years, I have built strong technical and commercial experience in various markets, including automotive, packaging, and building & construction.

I hold a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from Louvain University. At Futerro, I lead the marketing, sales, and supply chain teams.

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Skills

  • Polymer science
  • Plastics industry
  • sales management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Product Development
  • Commercial strategy
  • packaging solutions
  • sustainable plastics
  • bioplastics

Interests

  • Sustainable materials and circular economy
  • Smart packaging solutions
  • bioplastics
  • Innovation in industrial applications of polymers
  • Strategic partnerships in the plastics value chain
  • Lifecycle analysis and carbon footprint reduction