– FINLAND, Helsinki – Ahlstrom today announced the appointment of Helen Mets as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2023, to succeed Hans Sohlström who will leave Ahlstrom at the end of December.
“We are now starting the next phase of Ahlstrom’s transformation and the Board is excited with the nomination of Helen. Her track record of value creation in the specialty materials industry, her strong customer-focused mindset and her capabilities to drive large-scale growth and transformations through sustainable innovation make her a great fit for Ahlstrom,” said Board Chairman, Ivano Sessa.
About Helen Mets
Helen Mets is an international business leader with over 30 years of experience. She has a proven track record of building successful businesses and maximizing value for all stakeholders. She has held a range of senior executive leadership roles at Avery Dennison, the family company Pon, and at Royal DSM, where, as Executive Vice President of Materials, she led the successful growth transformation, carve-out, and divestment of the Specialty Materials businesses. Since December 2021, she has also served on the Ahlstrom Board of Directors.
Helen Mets said: “I wish to thank the Board of Directors for its confidence in me. Ahlstrom is a company whose values and heritage I admire. I’m very much looking forward to working alongside Ahlstrom’s teams to lead our growth transformation, deliver on our purpose, and strengthen the company’s position as a global leader in sustainable fiber-based specialty materials.”
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