Alexander Koukoulas

Director, Bioindustry Division of AFRY Management Consulting

"As an advocate for sustainable progress, my passion lies in harnessing the power of our forests and biomass resources to combat climate change while fostering responsible economic growth. By leveraging the abundant resources of these vital ecosystems, my goal is to help like-minded individuals and companies forge a path towards a greener future, one where environmental preservation and pragmatic economic development coexist harmoniously, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous world for generations to come."

Alexander Koukoulas

Director, Bioindustry Division of AFRY Management Consulting

Alexander Koukoulas is a Director in the Bioindustry Division of AFRY Management Consulting. With extensive experience in senior leadership positions at International Paper and Albany International, he brings valuable expertise to his role. Alexander is a strategic advisor in the forest products industry, specializing in unlocking biopossibilities and identifying growth opportunities. He has also founded A2K Consultants LLC and served as president and CEO of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center. Alexander has advised esteemed organizations such as the U.S. Departments of Energy and Agriculture, the European Commission, and Canada's NSERC on bio-economy projects. He holds B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry from McGill University and executive certificates from MIT Sloan School of Business. Alexander is an accomplished inventor, known for the first biodegradable coffee cup and pioneering advancements in biorefinery co-location for the pulp and paper industry. He is a member of various professional societies and resides in Savannah, GA, with his wife, Lynn.

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We are building a bridge between the Swedish and Californian Forest sectors and inspiring a dialogue with the potential to influence the future direction of forestry.

Our goal is to stimulate a dialogue between major forestry sectors across the Atlantic, encouraging the exchange of both new and existing innovations.

Forest Innovation Summit

Creating a dialogue between Swedish and Californian forestry sectors in light of the creation of new technologies for crisis management, as seen from environmental, social, and political outfits.