Jose Alonso is currently Head of Converting processes unit at ITENE. Before being named Head in March 2020, Jose was previously project manager of several European projects and technical leader in other projects dealing with packaging materials development and evaluation. He also played a key role in the development of strategic research and development at ITENE, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace for more than 18 years.  Prior to joining ITENE, Jose worked on packaging materials research at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA, center of Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)). Jose earned a Chemistry degree from Universitat de València.