Photovoltaic Power Prospects for European SMEs in China

Mirko Turrina is the General Manager of Goglio (Tianjin) Packaging Co., Ltd, the manufacturing and commercial hub of Goglio Group for Asian markets. A HKUST MBA graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Padua University, he recently acquired a certificate in Business Sustainability Management from University of Cambridge. Besides his role at Goglio Tianjin, he is Vice Chairman of Yibai Huizhou, Chief Representative of Fres-co Japan and board member of I.S.T. International school.

During his almost two decades in China, he gained experience in relocating manufacturing and supply chains into China then developing local design and R&D. From 2010 to 2018, he took part as managing partner to a venture that acquired a former Italian-owned machinery company operating in China from the liquidator and successfully listed to the Beijing 3rd market (NEEQ) in 2015.

Goglio is a family-owned multinational company established in Milan in the 1850.The well-known Fres-co system for coffee and fruit products enables processors to expand the shelf life of products and expand their potential markets. The most iconic product is the one-way degassing valve for coffee packaging: in the 1970s, its introduction transformed the coffee roasted from a short time perishable product to a long shelf life commodity.

Reiner Haberstock holds a Master Degree in Economics from the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg, focusing on Management IT, Controlling and Finance.From 1994 to 1999, he headed the Public Infrastructure Department at the Computing Center of the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg.

From 1999 to 2009, he was Head of IT at Arnold Umformtechnik GmbH. & Co. KG, Coldforming production of fasteners and special parts mainly for the global automotive supply chain. Arnold Umformtechnik is part of the Wuerth Group, one of the biggest Trading companies globally for Fasteners and Assembly material, available in 85 Countries, with more then 400 Companies, nearly 85 000 employees and a global turnover of more than 20 billion EUR.

Since 2009, he has served as CEO at Arnold Fasteners Shenyang Ltd., which specialised in the coldforming production of fasteners and special parts for the automotive supply chain in China and Asia.

Jason Qiu is the Product Manager for architecture solutions, primarily focused on integrating new energy solutions for factories to achieve green and zero-carbon operations. As the key designer for ABB Xiamen Industrial Center project, Jason has been recognised as one of the first recipients of the national-level Green Factory designation, showcasing expertise in designing and implementing environmentally sustainable solutions for industrial facilities.

Harald Kumpfert serves as the Chair of the Sustainability Fora of the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter.

Harald Kumpfert has over 20 years of experience working in the field of new energy in China and currently holds the position of General Manager at Shenyang Necreat New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. He has introduced new technologies, designs, and operational methods to assist businesses in reducing energy costs while simultaneously improving air quality.

Liam Jia is a versatile professional with the past 8 years advising European businesses on market access and business strategies to China. He has a solid working experience in project and operations management, financial and risk control in the EU context.

Liam is an experienced speaker and author of publications on a range of topics, including the environmental sector, SME digitalisation and F&B distribution. Great team player, generating positive influence on teammates.