The Board of BioBag International AS has appointed Patrik Fogelström as new CEO 
of the BioBag Group and Managing Director of the parent company BioBag 
International AS, which from 2021 are part of Novamont Group, an international 
leader in the bioplastics sector.

Patrik holds a Master of Science in Business & Economics from the University of 
Lund and completed various Executive Management programs at University of 
Manchester and IMD Lausanne.

For more than 30 years, he has worked in several senior management positions 
with both start-up and multinational companies, in both B2B and FMCG 
environments, with significant experience in the packaging sector. He has 
invested most of his career in Leadership, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing, 
being responsible for the business and its strategy at various international 
locations.

Kjell Ivar Bache, the previous CEO, will remain in the group for a period of 
time to ensure a seamless transition.

Catia Bastioli, CEO of Novamont Group and Chairman of BioBag International AS, 
commented on the change of management: "The Board thanks Kjell Ivar for his 
dedication and great effort over the last eight years where he together with 
all employees has brought the group to where we are today. At the same time, we 
would like to welcome Patrik as our new CEO. He brings deep knowledge of the 
packaging industry and international operations. It is our firm belief that the 
experience he brings to BioBag and to Novamont Group will strengthen the group 
in our efforts to reach our ambitious goals."

Patrik commented: "The BioBag Group is an extremely exciting business with 
great potential. I am looking forward to a close cooperation with all parts of 
the Group in order to pursue our strategy and achieve our growth targets as 
well as financial goals."  

About Novamont

Novamont is a Benefit Company, certified B Corporation, world leader in the 
production of bioplastics and the development of biochemicals and bioproducts 
through the integration of chemistry, environment and agriculture. With 650 
employees, the group has a turnover of approximately 414 million euros and 
constantly invests in research and innovation (50 million euros in 2021, 
employing 20% of staff); it holds approximately 1,400 patents and patent 
applications. It has headquarters in Novara, production plants in Terni, 
Bottrighe (Rovigo province) and Patrica (Frosinone province) and research 
laboratories in Novara, Terni and Piana di Monte Verna (Caserta province). It 
has set up a joint venture with Versalis (Eni group) in Porto Torres (Sassari 
province) and a company for the development and distribution of agricultural 
solutions with Coldiretti. It is active abroad with offices in Germany, France, 
Spain and the United States. Through its distributors it has a presence in more 
than 40 countries on all continents. In 2021 it acquired BioBag International, 
a world leader in the development, production and marketing of certified 
biodegradable and compostable applications, with headquarters in Askim 
(Norway), a production plant in Dagö (Estonia) and a presence in 9 other 
countries worldwide.

About BioBag

BioBag International was established in 1959 manufacturing a range of 
polyethylene products. In 1993 the Company changed its focus to biodegradable 
products. Today, the Company is one of the largest manufacturers of 
biodegradable products to waste management, retail, HORECA and the agri sector, 
with offices in 12 countries worldwide. Since 2021, BioBag is part of Novamont 
Group, an international leader in the bioplastics sector and in the development 
of bioproducts and biochemicals. Novamont and Biobag have an established 
partnership of 25 years, during which they have developed joint projects aimed 
at creating innovative applications and circular bioeconomy models. 
 
SOURCE: Novamont