IFJ-032020-PierreWiertz_Headshot Caryn Smith June 11, 2020 64 Views Pierre Wiertz, who started at EDANA in 1982 as a research associate, has held the position of general manager since February 2004. As head of the organization, he is responsible for the association’s strategy, delivery and operations and has initiated a new business orientation for its activities and membership benefits and given impetus to the association’s geographic expansion. He regularly speaks at European and international conferences on topics related to the nonwovens industry. Wiertz earned his degree in Economics from the University of Liège (Belgium).