Ahlstrom has announced a key leadership change within its global organization.
Effective June 1, 2025, Konraad Dullaert will permanently assume the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) of Protective Materials, while continuing in his current roles as EVP of Food and Consumer Packaging and Chief Innovation Officer.
Dullaert, who joined Ahlstrom in 2023, has held leadership roles focused on business development and innovation across the company. In a statement, President and CEO Helen Mets noted his ability to manage multiple responsibilities across divisions:
“Konraad has been a valuable member of our team. His extensive experience in leading businesses has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation. I am confident that his leadership will drive remarkable progress in both the Food and Consumer Packaging and Protective Materials divisions and Innovation.”
The appointment is part of Ahlstrom’s broader strategy to align business and innovation leadership across multiple divisions, supporting its emphasis on sustainable materials and operational efficiency.
Company Overview
Ahlstrom is a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, providing sustainable solutions through its three main divisions: Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, along with a Performance Materials cluster. The company reported net sales of EUR 3.0 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 6,800 people worldwide.
With its purpose to “Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World,” Ahlstrom continues to focus on sustainable innovation and its role in the specialty materials sector.
