In a move that was both wholly unexpected and abrupt, Stefan Barot, of Biotec, yesterday announced his resignation as Chair and member of the Board of European Bioplastics (EUBP) with immediate effect. In a letter dated 6 November addressed to the managing director of European Bioplastics, Hasso von Pogrell, he cited personal and professional reasons for his sudden decision.
In an extraordinary Board meeting, Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks) and Lars Börger (Neste) confirmed their availability and willingness to step in as acting co-chairs to lead the association until a successor has been elected. On behalf of the Board, both expressed their gratitude towards Stefan Barot, thanking him for his near year-and-a-half of leadership and service.The EUBP Managing Director and staff thank Stefan Barot for his work and wish him well for his future endeavours.