The mission is to continuously support the development and advancement of renewable materials such as wood and other ligno-cellulosic materials. Accepting the status quo is not enough and its an exciting time to be part of this renewable and circular transformation. We continuously seek new and innovative solutions to replace fossil intensive materials and processes. The days of linear economies are drawing to a close and circularity is becoming the new “license to operate” for many industries and manufacturers. Looking forward to doing our bit to help you with your transformation and reversing of climate change.
Duncan Mayes – Founder and Principal
Duncan Mayes is the principal consultant and founder of Lignutech. He brings extensive international experience in the forest and wood products industry with over 25 years working in global blue chip companies such as Stora Enso and more recently TimberLink Australia/New Zealand, a NewForests portfolio company.
Connect with Duncan on LinkedIn or get in touch directly:
Email: contact@lignutech.com
Phone: +358 40 5241294
Long and extensive experience in renewable materials industries
Founder and Principal, Lignutech Oy
Lignutech Oy, Helsinki, 2021 – current
Specialist consulting services supporting a wide variety of Local and International companies and institutions in developing new renewable and circular solutions and market opportunities to help their transition to a more sustainable future
Executive General Manager Innovation & Emerging Business, Timberlink Australia & NZ Pty Ltd (A Newforests Real Assets fund company)
Timberlink, Melbourne HQ, 2019 – 2020
Leading the Innovation program of the company, resulting in a number of major new technology investment projects to board approval such as the new Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) & Glulam plant to South Australia
Vice President, Stora Enso Oyj, Group R&D & Technology
Stora Enso, Helsinki HQ, 2013-2018
Leading the Group R&D platform for Bio Composites development, supporting strategy development of Biomaterials Biorefinery unit and member of the Group Research team and Intellectual Property team
Head of R&D, Innovation & Strategy, Stora Enso Wood Products
Stora Enso Wood Products, Helsinki, 2010-2013
Responsible for the R&D and Innovation program & strategy for Stora Enso Wood Products Division, Strategic platforms Bio Composites, Wood Modification, Massive Timber Construction, member of the Group Intellectual property team
Head of Business Development, Living with Wood program, Stora Enso Wood Products
Stora Enso Wood Products, Porvoo, Finland 2008-2009
Responsible the development of new products and business for non structural interior and exterior wood products & joinery sectors
Managing Director, Stora Enso Wood Products Australia Pty Ltd
Stora Enso Australia, Melbourne, Australia 2005-2007
Full P&L, Operational & Legal responsibility of the Stora Enso Wood Products Import and Distribution business in Australia
Head of Wood Modification development, Product management & various Market development positions
Stora Enso Wood Products, Finland & UK 1993-2004
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