Elopak Names Volldal New CEO
Elopak’s Board of Directors appointed Håkon Volldal as new CEO.
Elopak’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Håkon Volldal as new CEO.
“Håkon brings extensive leadership experience from listed industrial technology companies, including as president and CEO of Nel and head of TOMRA Collection Solutions, both companies with a clear growth agenda advancing innovation and sustainability based on systemic, societal market shifts. His track record in scaling engineering led businesses, driving operational improvement and leading transformation makes him well qualified to lead Elopak through its next phase of growth, innovation and sustainability supporting the company’s strategy,” said Board Chair Dag Mejdell.
Together with the rest of the Elopak Management Team, Bent Kilsund Axelsen will continue to lead the company with direction and stability as interim CEO until Volldal assumes the role.
Thereafter, Axelsen and interim CFO, Ola Buarøy, will return to their respective roles as CFO and director of finance and tax.
About Elopak
Elopak is a leading global supplier of paper-based packaging solutions, through the brands Pure-Pak, D-PAK and Roll Fed, along with filling machines and services. The company’s iconic Pure-Pak cartons are made primarily from paperboard sourced from certified and controlled sources, providing a convenient alternative to plastic packaging. Founded in Norway in 1957 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the company employs more than 3,000 people and provides its solutions across more than 70 countries. Elopak has set Science Based Targets to reduce emissions in line with a 1.5-degree trajectory for scope 1 and 2, with a net-zero commitment by 2050.
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