Riaz Abdul Karrim

Riaz Abdul Karrim is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the pulp and paper industry, currently serving as a Business Development Manager at Buckman since January 2016, focusing on the development of business across Sub-Saharan Africa. Previous roles include Account Manager at Buckman, Process Engineer at Sappi, and KZN Sales Representative & National Tissue Expert at PETROFER Paper Chemicals, where Riaz excelled in sales, client relationship management, and process optimization. Riaz also has a solid background in technical service and operations, having worked for notable companies such as AECI Limited, Sasol, and Mondi Group. Riaz holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a National Diploma in Chemical Engineering from ML Sultan Technicon, and a Bachelor of Technology in Pulp & Paper from Durban University of Technology.