The Board of Directors of Ahlstrom Corporation has appointed Sakari Ahdekivi as the interim President & CEO with immediate effect. He replaces Marco Levi due to the announced merger plan between Ahlstrom and Munksjö Oyj.
Hans Sohlström, Chairman of the Board Directors at Ahlstrom comments: "Marco Levi has done an excellent job as the President & CEO of Ahlstrom. During his leadership the company has achieved a remarkable turnaround in profitability, resulting in significant value growth for the shareholders. As a leader he has created a truly customer-driven culture and an inspiring team spirit at Ahlstrom. On the behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to sincerely thank Marco and wish him all the best and continued success in the future."
Sakari Ahdekivi will continue as CFO of Ahlstrom and will be a member of the management team of the combined Ahlstrom-Munksjö.
"I'm pleased that Sakari Ahdekivi will lead Ahlstrom through the transition period until the planned merger with Munksjö will be completed during the first-half of 2017," Sohlström concludes.