Franko Vrhovac is Investment Manager and sector specialist at Emerald Technology Ventures, focusing on sustainable materials and packaging. He covers the full investment cycle from sourcing to exit, supporting innovative packaging start-ups. Previously, Franko held technical and business roles across the packaging value chain, from engineering sustainable materials at Elopak to category management at Barry Callebaut. He later drove sustainable packaging implementation at Bosch Power Tools, collaborating with FMCG leaders and fostering innovation, design thinking, and industry-wide transitions toward more sustainable solutions.