Thomas Bernard Appointed as Head of Pulp, Paper & Fibre at Tietoevry Industry

The Pulp, Paper & Fibre business at Tietoevry Industry, which specialises in industry-specific solutions and services for the pulp, paper, board, nonwoven, tissue and packaging sectors, is announcing a leadership change.

Thomas Bernard has been appointed as the new Head of Pulp, Paper & Fibre, succeeding Iva Gueorguieva, who will continue in a leadership role leading the company’s major customer transition projects.

Thomas brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having held several senior positions throughout his career. Most recently, he served as a Chief Digitalisation Officer in a high-tech company, and he has previously worked at Tietoevry (formerly Tieto) for over 12 years in leadership roles supporting customers in the paper industry.

“I’m pleased to return to Tietoevry. I’ve been closely involved with this business and our customers for many years, and I remain inspired by the strong collaboration we share—both with our clients and among colleagues. Together with our team, my goal is to deliver tangible value to our customers and support their operations—especially now, as the paper industry navigates a rapidly evolving environment. Our Solution Family TIPS has been continuously developed to meet the changing demands for all relevant business processes. With our TIPS All-in-One operating model scenarios and with its new features, including EUDR and AI capabilities, TIPS (Manufacturing Execution System) is ready to support your business as it moves into a new era.”

Thomas Bernard will report to Johan Enger Nygaard, Head of Tietoevry Industry.

TIPS Industry Solutions and Services are optimised for the pulp, paper, board, tissue, non-woven and packaging industries, utilising industry-proven best practices. It is one of the leading MES and has already been installed in more than 300 locations worldwide.