Billerud's Board of Directors has appointed Ivar Vatne as President and CEO of Billerud. Ivar Vatne has already been acting President and CEO since July 2023 and takes up his permanent position with immediate effect.
Ivar Vatne joined Billerud as CFO in May 2019. In October 2022, he was appointed Deputy CEO. Since July 2023, he has been the acting President and CEO of the company. Ivar has a background from senior positions at Arla, Fiskars and P&G.
„The Board conducted a thorough recruitment process and evaluated both internal and external candidates. We are delighted that Ivar is willing to take on the role and it shows real strength that we are able to find the best candidate within the organisation. Ivar has extensive knowledge of the strategic direction of the company. He has also proven that he understands the importance of continuous improvement to ensure competitiveness and has the ability to drive this forward,“ says Jan Svensson, Chairman of Billerud.
Source: Billerud