The appointment reflects Ahlstrom’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership team and advancing strategic growth across its core business areas.
Ahlstrom, a global supplier of fibre-based speciality materials, has announced a key leadership change within its organisation.
In fact, effective 1st
June 2025, Konraad Dullaert will permanently assume the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Protective Materials division. Dullaert currently serves as EVP of Food and Consumer Packaging and Chief Innovation Officer — roles he will continue to hold alongside his new responsibilities.
“Konraad has been a valuable member of our team since 2023. His extensive experience in leading businesses has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation. That, with the combination of having business and innovation leaders that bring strong experience and impactful leadership with the different organizational set up, enables Konraad to manage two divisions and Innovation effectively. I am confident that his leadership will drive remarkable progress in both the Food and Consumer Packaging and Protective Materials divisions and Innovation,” has stated Helen Mets, President & CEO of Ahlstrom.
About Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom is a global provider of fibre-based sustainable speciality materials. Its purpose is to purify and protect, with every fibre, for a sustainable world. The company aims to be the preferred sustainable speciality materials provider for all stakeholders. Operations are organised into three divisions: Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, supported by the Performance Materials cluster. These areas focus on delivering safe and sustainable solutions that address key global trends.