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Article1 min read Dec 18, 2025Rottneros President and CEO Lennart Eberleh has ResignedLennart Eberleh, President and CEO of Rottneros, has resigned to take up another position outside Rottneros, and will leave his position during the first half of 2026. A process to recruit a successor is now underway.
Article3 min read Oct 9, 2025TAPPI OTW: Cybersecurity in Corrugated: The Hidden Battleground Image Source: Barry-Wehmiller Press Release Kyle Chapman Named Barry-Wehmiller CEO, Bob Chapman Continues to Serve as Chairman of the Board Barry-Wehmiller (BW), the 140-year-old, $3.6 billion-plus global platform of industrial and packaging automation, professional services and life sciences technology, today announced that Kyle Chapman will assume the role of CEO, in addition to his existing role as President, effective immediately.Learn more...
Article2 min read Sep 25, 2025Monadnock Paper Mills and Monadnock Non-Wovens Announce the Passing of Chairman and CEO Richard G. VerneyMonadnock Paper Mills, Inc. and Monadnock Non-Wovens announce with great sadness the passing of its beloved Chairman and CEO, Richard G. Verney, on September 10, 2025. Verney, 79, devoted more than five decades to the company, shaping it into a leader in specialty and sustainable papermaking while remaining deeply committed to his employees, community, and the environment.
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Article1 min read May 15, 2025Essity Appoints Ulrika Kolsrud as President and CEO, Succeeding Magnus GrothEssity announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ulrika Kolsrud as President and CEO, effective June 1. She succeeds Magnus Groth, who earlier this year informed the Board that he will leave his position during the year.
Article3 min read May 15, 2025Koenig & Bauer Announces New CEO, CFO, Executive Board ChangesWürzburg, Germany based Koenig & Bauer announced that Stephen Kimmich has been appointed as the next CEO starting in June. Kimmich, CFO and Deputy CEO, will succeed the previous CEO, Andreas Pleßke, who is scheduled to retire as planned on December 31, and will assume special responsibilities within the group as a member of the Executive Board.
Article1 min read May 13, 2025Ulrika Kolsrud New President and CEO of EssityWill assume position on June 1st 2025
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Article1 min read Apr 10, 2025Bruks Siwertell Group Announces Leadership TransitionBruks Siwertell Group announces a leadership transition as Peter Jonsson steps down as CEO after eight successful years at the helm. During his tenure, Jonsson has played a pivotal role in shaping Bruks Siwertell Group into a strong, innovative company with a customer-focused approach to dry bulk material handling and wood-processing solutions.
Article1 min read Jan 30, 2025Essity's President and CEO Magnus Groth to Leave Company During 2025Essity announced that its President and CEO, Magnus Groth, has informed the Board of Directors that he has decided to step down as CEO and from the Board during 2025.
Article2 min read Dec 19, 2024Somas Appoints New CEOAfter three decades of successful leadership, Peter Hägg is stepping down as CEO and handing the role over to Jan Dahlén on January 1st, 2025. Peter, who has been a central part of the company’s growth and development will remain the owner of Somas together with his brother Lars Hägg to ensure a smooth transition.
Article1 min read Sep 19, 2024International Paper Has Elected Andy Silvernail as Chairman of the BoardInternational Paper announced that its board of directors elected Andy Silvernail as Chairman of the International Paper Board of Directors in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 1, 2024. Mark Sutton, who has continued to serve in the role of Chairman of the Board since retiring as CEO in May, will retire from the Board on September 30, 2024.
Article1 min read Jun 6, 2024Tolko Announces Leadership TransitionAfter 14 years as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Tolko, and over 40 years with the company founded by his grandfather Harold, Brad Thorlakson has transitioned to the role of executive chair of the board. Further to Brad’s transition, Pino Pucci has assumed the role of president and CEO.
Article1 min read Jun 6, 2024Mosaic Forest Management Welcomes Duncan Davies as New CEOMosaic Forest Management announced a leadership change, with Rob Gough stepping down as President and CEO for personal health reasons. Industry veteran Duncan Davies will assume the role, effective immediately.
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