Edi Kraus

Biography

Born in Trieste, Italy in 1956, he has a degree in Economics and Commerce and diplomatic studies fromTrieste University.
He began his career working for his family's travel agency before moving to Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), where he worked for an Italian-Zairean joint-venture company which manufactured electrical cables.
In 1982, he returned to Italy and his former position within the family business.
Between 1993 and 1994, he was involved in the Aquafil Group's acquisition of Julon d.d.In 1995, he took over the position of chairman at the Slovenian company’s Board of Auditors before joining the Aquafil Group as a shareholder. Since 2000he has served as the general manager of Julon, Aquaset and Bulgari Filati, responsible for all operations in Slovenia and Croatia. 

Research Interest

Since 50 years, Aquafil has been one of the leading players, both in Italy and globally, in the production of Polyamide 6: a landmark in terms of quality and product innovation. Additionally, the Group is a leader in the research of new production models for sustainable development. This commitment to research and development leads to the regular renewal of processes and products thanks to continuous investments of capital and knowledge. We are based in eight countries worldwide and believe in innovation and the capabilities of young people. We are looking for qualified and motivated individuals who share our vision for the future. If you would like to work in a dynamic, growing enterprise that offers real possibility for advancement and exciting opportunities abroad, please send your CV or reply to one of our job advertisements. With its 40% share in Europe, Aquafil is the leading supplier for the synthetic carpet sector in Europe with a 40% market share and the second largest supplier in the world. Additionally, the Group has expanded its clientele in the nylon textile division seeking to reinforce its collaboration in the sportswear segment.