Ahlstrom appoints Markus Westerkamp as executive VP

23 Oct '19

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Ahlstrom names Markus Westerkamp, vice president of the food packaging business, part of the specialties business area, as executive vice president of the advanced solutions business area and a member of the group executive management team as of January 1, 2020. Markus has been with the company since 1995, within business, operations and plant management.

Omar Hoek, current executive vice president of the business area and a member of group executive management team, has decided to leave Ahlstrom to pursue career opportunities outside the company. He will continue in the current role until end of the year, the company said in a media statement.

“Markus is an excellent choice for developing and growing our Advanced Solutions business further in the new organisation. He is a highly regarded leader and well known for his result oriented and inclusive way of working. At the same time I want to thank Omar for his valuable contribution to the company over the years and during the intense period of business transformation,” Hans Sohlström, president and CEO of Ahlstrom said.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in fibre-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers.

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