Advisory Board
Our distinguished advisory board is comprised of some of the most experienced professionals in Europe who contribute within their fields of expertise in product marking, plastics, web shops and distribution strategies.
Jens Stilling, Denmark
Focus on new product segments
Industry Leader for Managing Mergers, Turnarounds, and Franchises
Jens is the co-founder of Smart Eye DK (2013) and before that established Nordic Retail (2011), taking over the Checkpoint & METO business on a franchise basis in Denmark and Sweden. At METO GmbH in Germany (2005), he was responsible for European Sales and as VP global for METO (2007) he stopped declining revenue and built new business. Jens turned around Checkpoint Systems Danmark as CEO (2001) after a merger between METO and Checkpoint.
Charlotte Bindslev, Denmark
Focus on Design & B2B sales strategy
Northern European Retail Expertise
Advisory board member, Charlotte Bindslev is the tour de force behind Tag Along. Her experience in the product marking and identification industry means that she has the capability for providing industry-specific knowledge that can hardly be matched.Oversight and Growth in B2B
As a former 18-year Branch Manager responsible for Northern Europe at ITD Denmark, she is experienced at managing and growing operations with B2B customers (retail shops, industry customers and distributors).
International Perspective in Product Marking & Identification
Charlotte gained her international perspective to the industry early on as the Product Manager at Dennison Fastener A/S, a division of Dennison Manufacturing Company. At Dennison Fastener, she was instrumental to the success of the company, covering a large geographical area with distributors in 50+ countries. Charlotte then went to ITD Group, where she served as Marketing Manager at the Milan, Italy, headquarters.
Vital Industry Connections & Knowledge
Charlotte’s career, in-depth knowledge and the support from many friends and contacts in the industry has been vital to the formation and success of our team at TagAlong A/S. In late 2015, Charlotte unfortunately became severely ill and ever since has been determinedly working back to her old form. Even while she is on sick leave, she remains the role model for the company.
Heart of Tag Along
Charlotte speaks 5 languages and after having lived in Germany, Kuwait, Dubai and Italy, she settled back in Denmark where she continued her professional career in the product marking and identification business that made it possible to start Tag Along.
Gregory F. Wesner, USA
Focus on IP strategy & patents
Greg Wesner is Of Counsel at Herman Jones LLP in Seattle, specializing in patent, trademark, and intellectual property litigation. With over 28 years of trial experience, he has served as counsel in numerous patent and trademark disputes, including high-stakes jury trials.
Greg’s expertise spans pharmaceuticals, medical devices, wireless technology, and digital algorithms, and he is licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also advises clients on IP portfolio strategies, threat assessment, and enforcement, helping businesses align their intellectual property with their growth goals.
His career includes notable achievements, such as litigating the first case under the DMCA and arbitrating international trademark disputes at WIPO. Greg has also contributed pro bono as General Counsel to the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and the Experience Music Project. Recognized as a “Washington Super Lawyer” since 2007, Greg brings exceptional expertise to his advisory role.
Ulf Vanselius, Sweden
Focus on B2B communication strategies
Experienced and dynamic marketeer with a strong belief that strategic thinking, problem solving, creativity, and the right communication can change the world, or at least make insightful companies more successful and profitable. 25 years of experience from marketing, branding, and communication, working with some of the leading companies in the world, specialties brand, communication, and digital strategies.
Niall Murphy, Switzerland
Focus on IoT implementation strategies
Niall Murphy is an entrepreneur, investor, and technologist, co-founder of everything(acquired 2021)and the cloud(acquired 2010)With over 30 years of experience in innovation and future thinking, Niall has built pioneering businesses in internet infrastructure, the mobile internet, web services, e-commerce logistics, and the internet of physical things in Europe and the US. And Southern Africa. A World Economic Forum Global Innovator, Niall is also a Fast Company World Changing Ideas Award winner.
Hermann Plank, US/EU
Focus on Plastics & Renewables
Leading expert in plastics manufacturing
Hermann Plank is the President and Owner at TecnoKal, a marketing and technology consulting firm in Scottsdale, AZ. He specializes in developing and marketing manufacturing technologies in plastics for medical devices, automotive, consumer products and sustainable packaging solutions from renewable resources. Mr. Plank is an expert witness for THE luxury automotive manufacturer and provides expertise on medical devises for a Big 5 Pharma Company. He is also considered one of the leading experts in plastics manufacturing.
Top-rated consulting services with focus on plastics technologies
Mr. Plank is in the top 5% of performers (GLG Leader) for 10 consecutive years in the Gerson Lehrman Group Council, providing consulting services to the investment community on Wall Street. He holds a master’s degree in Plastics Technologies from University Leoben, Austria, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in addition to speaking three languages – English, German and Italian. Currently he is busy with developing an extremely disruptive technology and enjoys the occasional cigar with a nice glass of red wine!
Jai Mukherjee, Denmark
Food/CG Key Data Processing
Jai Mukherjee recently left the position as Head of Front-End Innovation at FOSS, is a seasoned leader with expertise in innovation, digitalization, and business development across sectors like technology, energy, and industry. With a strong track record in driving growth, customer satisfaction, and strategic market development, he has held key roles at companies such as LEGO, DONG Energy, and Grundfos. His Oxford education in Physics and Philosophy underscores his analytical and strategic skills. As an advisor, he offers a blend of practical experience and innovative insight to support companies in realizing their goals.