Stora Enso has appointed David Ekberg as executive vice president, head of Packaging Solutions.
Mr Ekberg has held the role of acting head of Packaging Solutions since 6 December, 2019. His permanent role is effective 1 April. Previously he was senior vice president, head of the Corrugated Nordics business unit with the Packaging Solutions division. Before joining Stora Enso in 2017, he held several leadership positions at Climeon and Ericsson.
Stora Enso president and CEO Annica Bresky commented, ‘David Ekberg is a respected business leader with a proven track record of accelerating innovation and growth. David’s experience stretches from executive positions in large organisations to start-ups. At Stora Enso, David has demonstrated speed, agility and great leadership skills.’
As of 1 January, 2020, Stora Enso merged its containerboard business with the Consumer Board division, creating a new Packaging Materials division. The remaining business in Packaging Solutions, together with the recently created Formed Fiber unit, constitute a more focused Packaging Solutions division.
Mr Ekberg said, ‘I am truly excited to take on this role to accelerate our Packaging Solutions business. Together with our customers and partners we will bring even more efficient and innovative renewable packaging solutions to the market. By replacing plastics and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, we can do good for the planet and create superior shareholder value.’
