Executive Leadership Team

Pepyn Dinandt

Chief Executive Officer

Pepyn Dinandt joined Flint Group as Chief Executive Officer in September 2024. He brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience, with deep expertise in strategy, operations, sales and marketing, and project management. Throughout his career, Pepyn has led complex organisations through transformation and growth, delivering significant EBITDA improvements and building high-performing teams.

Recognised for his ability to guide businesses through turnarounds and challenging market conditions, Pepyn combines strategic vision with operational discipline. His structured, analytical approach has consistently delivered strong financial results across diverse industries.

Since joining Flint Group, Pepyn has committed himself to understanding the business at every level. Through in-depth conversations with employees and focused engagement with customers, he has gained valuable insights into the company’s strengths, opportunities, and the evolving needs of the markets it serves. His hands-on leadership style reflects a strong belief in aligning people, purpose, and performance.

Pepyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Wales, Cardiff. He is based in Europe and leads Flint Group, with a clear focus on innovation, execution, and delivering long-term value for customers and stakeholders.

Ron Muawad

Chief Financial Officer

Ron joined Flint Group in 1996 assuming the position of Assistant Controller in Financial Reporting having spent the early part of his career at Deloitte. In 1998, Ron took the position of Finance Director Europe, living with his family in the UK but returned to the U.S. in 2004 following the acquisition of Flint Ink, BASF and ANI Inks by CVC and his appointment as Group Controller of the newly formed Flint Group organisation. In September 2019, Ron was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Flint Group.

Doug Aldred

Chief Commercial Officer, President & CEO Americas, China, South East Asia & ANZ

Doug began his career in the Royal Navy, serving across multiple global regions during the 1980s. He later joined Lester Inks in 1987 as part of the management programme before the company’s acquisition by Flint Ink in 1994.

With more than thirty years of leadership in the print and packaging industry, Doug has developed a comprehensive range of skills and experiences across operations, general management, and executive leadership. His career includes senior commercial leadership roles in Europe and North America, along with extensive international responsibilities spanning China, South East Asia, India, the Middle East/Africa, Latin America, and Australia/New Zealand.

Throughout his tenure, Doug has led all major packaging units within Flint Group, managing businesses at both regional and global levels. He notably oversaw a period of expansion in North America, guiding multiple acquisitions and integrating new businesses into the organisation. His industry expertise has also led to board and council service, including the North American Board of Directors of the Flexible Packaging Association and the EuPIA (European Printing Inks Association) Council.

Today, Doug continues to advance Flint Group’s global packaging commercial strategy, working closely with International Key Accounts while leading the North American Packaging Inks division. He also plays a key role in shaping Flint Group’s strategic agenda across Latin America, China, South East Asia, and Australia/New Zealand.

Heiner Klokkers

President & CEO, Europe, India, Africa & Middle East

Heiner Klokkers oversees Flint Group’s Packaging Solutions business across Europe, India, Africa, and the Middle East. He plays a key role in shaping Flint Group’s strategic agenda across these regions.

With more than 36 years' experience in the global speciality chemicals, printing inks, and coatings sectors, he brings deep industry expertise and a strong record of executive leadership to his role. Throughout his career, he has held numerous C-suite and board-level roles at internationally recognised companies, driving transformation, growth, and operational excellence.

Mr. Klokkers’ leadership has been marked by a consistent focus on customer value, innovation, and global market expansion. His knowledge of complex manufacturing environments, regulatory landscapes, and supply chain optimisation has been instrumental in leading strategic initiatives and delivering sustainable business performance.

As a senior executive at Flint Group, he is committed to partnering with teams across the organisation to enhance customer service and commercial execution. His leadership style fosters accountability, collaboration, and innovation – ensuring that Flint Group is well-positioned to navigate market challenges and lead the industry in packaging solutions.

Walter Benz

President Xeikon

Walter Benz leads Flint Group Digital Solutions with a clear focus on growth, operational clarity and long-term value creation. He brings more than twenty years of international experience in general management, business development and finance across mid-sized companies and global multi-billion-euro organisations.

Earlier in his career, Walter held senior leadership positions at global brands including Westdeutsche Landesbank, Lafarge Cement, BMI and Big Dutchman, driving turn-around, strategic growth and operational excellence.

He is recognised for his decisive approach: simplifying operations, strengthening margins, and guiding teams through complex transitions. Walter has a strong track record in M&A, restructuring, funding and investment strategies, supported by extensive Private Equity experience. His leadership style builds trust at every level, from employees and management teams to boards and shareholders.

In his role at Flint Group Digital, he accelerates innovation, sharpens organisational effectiveness and drives a sustainable growth agenda.

Robert Forster

President, Web Offset & Transfer Media

Robert Forster joined Flint Group in 2025 and leads the company’s Web Offset and DAY Transfer Media businesses. He brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience across the industrial and building materials sectors, with a focus on business transformation, operational excellence, and strategic growth.

Before joining Flint Group, Robert held key leadership roles at Holcim, where he led the Building Envelope Division across EMEA and Asia, driving commercial development and regional integration. Prior to that, he served at BMI Group, where he led complex turnaround programmes, post-merger integrations, and performance improvement initiatives across multiple geographies.

Earlier in his career, Robert worked at PwC, advising financial and strategic investors on mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on industrial and manufacturing portfolios.

With a proven ability to lead through complexity and unlock long-term value, Robert is committed to strengthening Flint Group’s global market position in Web Offset and Transfer Media through operational discipline, customer focus, and innovation.

Alan Richards

Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer

Alan Richards joined Flint Group as Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer in September 2025. Alan brings extensive international leadership experience in operations, supply chain and sustainability.

Most recently, he was Chief Operating Officer and Head of Sustainability at KP, where he managed a €2 billion business across more than 130 global sites. In this role, he led large-scale operational transformations, drove excellence across supply chains, and spearheaded award-winning ESG initiatives.

Earlier in his career, Alan held senior leadership positions at global brands including LEGO, Mars, Inc., and Essentra PLC, where he delivered multi-million-euro savings, accelerated innovation, and enhanced safety and efficiency.

Roland Schwögler

Chief Procurement Officer

Roland joined Flint Group as Chief Procurement Officer in April 2025. He brings over 20 years of global experience in procurement, supply chain, and strategic sourcing across industries including packaging, metal, automotive and chemicals. Addition to his vast experience in procurement, he has fundamental experience in private equity.

Prior to Flint Group, Roland was Chief Procurement Officer in several companies, leading procurement transformation, delivering significant results and value creation. 

Roland holds a master's degree in automotive engineering and a MBA title as a graduate from the Technical University of Munich TUM.

Darren Miller

Chief HR Officer

Darren joined Flint Group in September 2020 as Chief Human Resources Officer, bringing more than 28 years of HR leadership experience across diverse industries and global regions. His career has spanned North America, the UK, South Africa, and the Middle East, giving him deep insight into building high-performing teams in complex, multicultural environments.

Prior to joining Flint Group, Darren served as Global Vice President of HR at Vesuvius PLC – Advanced Refractories. Before that, he spent 20 years with Schlumberger PLC, where he led strategic workforce planning initiatives to ensure the availability of talent to support growth in highly dynamic markets.

At Flint Group, Darren leads the global HR function and shapes the company’s talent agenda. He is passionate about identifying and developing talent, fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and aligning people strategies with business objectives.

His leadership focuses on ensuring Flint Group has the organisational capability and culture to deliver long-term value and support its strategic transformation as a packaging-focused business. Darren is based in the UK and plays a key role in driving engagement, capability development, and leadership growth across the organisation.

Michael Fien

Chief Digital Officer

Michael Fien oversees Flint Group’s Digital Roadmap and broader transformation agenda, while also serving as CFO Europe. Since joining the organisation via BASF in 2001, he has played a continuous role in Flint Group’s development and growth, contributing to both strategic planning and operational improvements across the business.

Throughout his senior finance leadership roles in regional and global Packaging business units, Michael has supported operational performance, guided key strategic initiatives, and contributed to numerous M&A activities. His work has strengthened organisational capabilities and helped align business operations with long-term strategic goals.

His earlier experience as a manufacturing plant controller in the automotive supply industry provided a strong foundation in operational and financial management, shaping his pragmatic and performance-driven approach to leadership.

Jeremy Berenzweig

General Counsel

Jeremy Berenzweig was appointed General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Legal, for Flint Group, in April 2015. He joined the organisation from Cummins, Inc., the Fortune 250, market leading engine and related technologies manufacturer, where he held the role of Deputy General Counsel, Business Units. Prior to that, Jeremy was Head of Legal at Sports.com.

Jeremy qualified as a solicitor with the law firm Decherts LLP and is based at the Group’s office in Central London, UK.