FINAT announces new leadership team and honours two distinguished former presidents

Packaging Solutions

During the FINAT European Label Forum 2026, held in Seville from 27 to 29 May, the association announced the appointment of Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice president. On the same occasion, outgoing president Philippe Voet and former president Chris Ellison were appointed honorary members in recognition of their exceptional service to FINAT and the wider label community.

These appointments mark a new chapter, while also reflecting the continuity of the association’s long standing commitment to leadership, collaboration, and industry progress.

The honorary memberships awarded to Philippe Voet and Chris Ellison also reflect FINAT’s deep appreciation for their years of dedication and leadership during periods of significant change for the label industry in Europe and beyond.

Dana Kilárska, CEO of Purgina in Slovakia, takes office as president after several years of active involvement in the association. Known to many members through her earlier role as chair of FINAT’s Young Managers Club, now the Young Professionals Network, she has earned a strong reputation as an engaged industry leader with an international outlook and a clear commitment to the future of the label sector. Her appointment also marks a milestone for the association, as she becomes the first woman to serve as president of FINAT.

With more than two decades of international business experience across hospitality, printing, and packaging, Dana brings a combination of strategic insight, commercial leadership, and a strong commitment to people.

Commenting on her appointment, she said: ‘This role means the world to me, not because of the title, but because of the community behind it. FINAT is made up of extraordinary people, and to lead them is a privilege.’

Vito Giurazza, CEO of Tikedo in Italy, has been appointed vice president. Since joining the board in 2023, he has contributed to the association with a broad strategic perspective and a strong understanding of business growth, transformation, and entrepreneurship. His appointment underlines the ambition to remain closely connected to the realities and opportunities shaping the European label industry.

Vito has spent his career working with entrepreneurs and management teams across a range of sectors, focusing on strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising. Since 2019, he has led Tikedo’s growth into a major European label converting group with operations across multiple countries. His experience will further strengthen the association’s leadership team as it continues to support innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth across the value chain. ‘It is a great honour for me to take on this role, and I would like to sincerely thank the general assembly and FINAT members for the trust they have placed in me,’ he stated.