Ahlstrom announces leadership changes in Procurement and Sustainability

AHLSTROM OYJ, PRESS RELEASE, October 22, 2026, at 13.00 EEST Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, announces that Wolfgang Laures, currently Executive Vice President, Performance Materials Cluster, will take on the functional responsibility for Procurement, in addition to his current responsibilities. The change will take effect following the departure of Wouter Hut, Executive Vice President, Pricing, Procurement and Sustainability, whose last day with Ahlstrom will be November 30, 2026.

Wolfgang Laures brings extensive business and supply chain leadership experience, with a strong track record in procurement, operational performance and transformation. Wolfgang is already a member of the Executive Management Team of Ahlstrom and his deep knowledge of the business will ensure the required continuity. The Sustainability & Public Affairs department will report to Helen Mets, President & CEO.

“I want to thank Wouter for his leadership, commitment and contribution to Ahlstrom. He has played an important role in developing our procurement and sustainability agenda, and we wish him every success for the future. I am delighted that Wolfgang will take on the responsibility for Procurement alongside his leadership of the Performance Materials Cluster. His extensive experience and deep knowledge of Ahlstrom will help ensure continuity during this transition,” says Helen Mets, President & CEO of Ahlstrom.

For further information, please contact:

Annemiek Voorzee
VP, Communications
annemiek.voorzee@ahlstrom.com

Ahlstrom in brief

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the leading Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three Core divisions, Filtration & Life Sciences, Food & Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more www.ahlstrom.com