Thomas Bernard appointed as the Head of Pulp, Paper & Fibre at Tietoevry

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

Thomas brings extensive leadership experience, having held several senior roles, including over 12 years at Tietoevry (formerly Tieto) supporting paper industry clients.

The Pulp, Paper & Fibre business at Tietoevry Industry, which specializes 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 our major customer transition projects.

Thomas Bernard. Photo: Tietoevry Industry

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

The appointment is effective. Thomas Bernard will report to Johan Enger Nygaard, Head of Tietoevry Industry.

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