Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel will contribute her expertise to support Hempel's global growth in the paints and coatings market.
Hempel has announced the appointment of Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel as its new Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) and Executive Vice-President, People & Culture. She will officially join the company’s Executive Group Management on 1st July 2025.
“I am delighted to be joining Hempel. I have long admired the company’s strong business performance and commitment to sustainability. I look forward to working with colleagues across the organisation and contributing to the continued success of this remarkable company,” has commented Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel.
Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel brings with her a wealth of experience across all areas of human resources and organisational development. She joins Hempel from DFDS, Northern Europe's largest integrated shipping and logistics company, where she has served as Executive Vice-President and Chief People Officer. Over her career, Anne-Christine has held senior HR and leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, including at renowned organisations such as A.P. Moller-Maersk, Accenture, NNIT, and Nordic media group Egmont.
“I am very excited to welcome Anne-Christine to Hempel. Her extensive background in people-related disciplines and her proven track record of leading large-scale transformations make her an excellent addition to our leadership team,” has stated Michael Hansen, Group President & CEO of Hempel A/S.