Executive Management Team
The CEO is appointed by the Board and his/her service contract is approved by the Board. The CEO is in charge of the day-to-day management of the company. The duties of the CEO are governed primarily by the Companies Act and the CEO instruction, and the CEO leads the operational activities and prepares information and decisions to support the Board and presents his findings at Board meetings.
In accordance with the Companies Act, the CEO has a right to decide on certain urgent matters which otherwise would have required a Board decision.
The Executive Management Team (EMT) is chaired by the CEO. The members of the Executive Management Team are proposed by the CEO and appointed by the Board, and they report to the CEO. The EMT is composed of the CEO, the CFO, heads of Divisions and functional EVP’s. The EMT meets bi-weekly or if required on a more frequent basis. The divisions comprise the business units which operate their respective lines of business. The CEO, CFO and other functional leaders meet with division leadership on a monthly basis to discuss the divisions’ performance and financial status. In addition, the EMT meets to discuss issues concerning group performance, strategy, budget, forecasting, business development and other matters relating to the Group.
In accordance with the policies and guidelines established by the Board, Group functions are responsible for strategy development, distribution of financial resources between the Group’s operations, capital structure and risk management. Their duties also include matters concerning group-wide research and development, sustainability, acquisitions and disposals, procurement, consolidated financial reporting, human resources, internal and external communications, IT, legal matters and compliance. The Chief Operating Officer coordinates operations and major capital expenditure projects as well as safety, environment, and occupational health.
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Helen MetsPresident and CEO
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Jorn P. JensenChief Financial Officer (CFO)Danish citizen Dyson Ltd, Group CFO, 2017–2021; Carlsberg A/S and Carlsberg Breweries A/S, Deputy CEO and CFO, 2007–2015; Carlsberg A/S and Carlsberg Breweries A/S CFO 2004–2007; Carlsberg A/S, CEO, 2001–2004; Carlsberg A/S, CFO, 2000–2001.
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Markus WesterkampChief Operating Officer (COO)
German citizen
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Mary PuddephaChief People OfficerAmerican-British citizen
B.Sc. (Business Administration), BA. (Soc.) Primary working experience Mary joins Ahlstrom from Syngenta, where she has worked since 2016, latest as Head of HR, Global Seeds. Prior to joining Syngenta, she held HR positions at SABMiller, PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), and IBM Global Business Services.
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Wouter HutChief Procurement OfficerDutch citizen
M.Sc. (Chemical Engineering) Primary working experience Ahlstrom, Chief Procurement Officer 2021–now; various senior leadership positions at AkzoNobel such as Director Global Procurement 2007-2010, Vice President Global Purchasing 2010-2014, Vice President Procurement 2015-2018; and other key positions at Phillips, Tradaware, and Rubbernetwork from 1997-2007.
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Emmanuelle PicardExecutive Vice President, Building MaterialsFrench citizen
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Mark UshpolExecutive Vice President, Food & Consumer PackagingU.S. citizen
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Sophie HaanExecutive Vice President, Technical MaterialsBelgian citizen
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Jacques LafonExecutive Vice President, HealthcareFrench citizen Private entrepreneur, consultant 2021–2022; Cardinal Health, President EMEA, Medical Segment 2019–2021, and several managerial positions from 2015–2019; Hillrom 2014–2015 Vice President & General Manager South Europe and several managerial positions 1997–2014.
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Daniele BorlattoExecutive Vice President, FiltrationItalian citizen
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Konraad DullaertExecutive Vice President, Science, Innovation & SustainabilityBelgium citizen Convesto, Senior Vice President, Head of R&D Coatings & Adhesives 2021–2023; Convesto, Global Vice President, R&D Resins & Functional Materials 2021; several leadership positions at DSM 2005-2021. Konraad has extensive experience in leading complex global Science and Innovation teams, driving large-scale business transformations, and creating customer-centric and connected organizational cultures.
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Andreas ElvingExecutive Vice President, Legal & General Counsel |