Change in Ahlstrom’s Executive Leadership Team

Sophie Haan, EVP, Protective Materials division and member of the Executive Leadership Team has decided to leave Ahlstrom to pursue a career opportunity outside the company. Sophie will stay in her current position until the end of January 2025. The process of finding a successor for her will start with immediate effect.

“I would like to thank Sophie for her dedication and leadership, which have positively impacted our team and contributed to our growth transformation. I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors,” says Helen Mets, President and CEO of Ahlstrom. 

“I have truly enjoyed my time in Ahlstrom, working with my team, and leading the Protective Materials division. Ahlstrom has a bright future ahead as the sustainable specialty materials company, and I’m proud to say to have contributed to the company’s transformation,” says Sophie Haan, EVP, Protective Materials division.

About Ahlstrom

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 Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials. Our pro forma net sales 2021 for continuing operations amounted to EUR 2.6 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com

Contact:

Katja Ollila – Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications – katja.ollila@ahlstrom.com – +358 44?517 0891

Source: Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj