After seven years at the European Solvent Industry Group (ESIG) within Cefic, I was looking for a new professional challenge that was closer to the users and therefore closer to life. EuPIA, as an important association in the so-called 'Brussels bubble', offers me this opportunity. The chance to work directly with downstream users was particularly attractive to me, as I can contribute M many years of experience in the chemical industry in a targeted manner. I am also attracted by the variety of topics covered by EuPIA and the opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future ...