Leadership Transition Announced at Ahlstrom as EVP Sophie Haan Plans Departure

Leadership Transition Announced at Ahlstrom as EVP Sophie Haan Plans Departure

(IN BRIEF) Sophie Haan, EVP of Ahlstrom’s Protective Materials division and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, will leave the company at the end of January 2025 to pursue a new career opportunity. Ahlstrom has begun the search for her successor. CEO Helen Mets thanked Haan for her impactful leadership during the company’s growth transformation. Haan expressed pride in her contributions to Ahlstrom’s evolution as a sustainable specialty materials company and highlighted her positive experience leading the division. The company is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining its strategic momentum.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 27-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom has announced that Sophie Haan, Executive Vice President of the Protective Materials division and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, will be leaving the company to pursue a new career opportunity. Haan is set to remain in her current role until the end of January 2025, ensuring a smooth transition as the company initiates the search for her successor immediately.

Helen Mets, Ahlstrom’s President and CEO, expressed gratitude for Haan’s contributions, stating, “Sophie’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental in driving our growth transformation and strengthening our team. We wish her all the best as she embarks on her next professional chapter.”

Reflecting on her tenure, Haan shared, “My time at Ahlstrom has been incredibly fulfilling. Leading the Protective Materials division and collaborating with such an outstanding team has been a privilege. Ahlstrom is poised for a promising future as a leader in sustainable specialty materials, and I’m proud to have played a role in its transformation.”

Ahlstrom remains committed to its vision of sustainability and innovation, with plans to continue the strong momentum achieved under Haan’s leadership. The company is set to focus on ensuring a seamless leadership transition while advancing its strategic goals.

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 Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more www.ahlstrom.com

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SOURCE: Ahlstrom