Head of Strategic Innovation Projects and Technology
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Harper Hygienics
Jakub Wojtaszak commenced his professional path with a Master of Science degree in Biological Chemistry at University of Wroclaw (Poland). His early responsibilities included serving as an Advanced Organic Synthesis Specialist, and later as an R&D Polymer Engineer at the same institution, where he contributed to the synthesis of biodegradable, biocompatible polymeric materials (PLA). His experience was further enriched at 3M Poland (Medical Dept.), where he was involved in quality assurance. At I.M.P. Comfort Sp. z o.o., he assumed the role of Process Engineer for geotextiles and rPET staple fibers, overseeing manufacturing processes and spearheading R&D initiatives. His journey at Harper Hygienics S.A. began as a Process Engineer, leading to his subsequent role as Senior Process Technologist, where he contributed to refining manufacturing processes and R&D projects, including the Arvell technology. His international experience grew at Lenzing AG in Austria, serving as a Global R&D Project Manager, with a focus on feasibility studies and enhancing the quality of Lenzing™ Nonwoven. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he was additionally a part of the team at Hygiene Austria GmbH that enhanced the production of essential medical supplies (FFP2 and Medical class II, IIR masks). He currently serves as the Head of Strategic Innovation Projects and Technology at Harper Hygienics S.A. and SIA iCotton.