Changes in A. Ahlström Corporation’s Board of Directors and Supervisory Board 

The Annual General Meeting of A. Ahlström Corporation was held on 14 April 2026 in Helsinki.

Board of Directors

The Annual General Meeting elected Joakim Frimodig and Nils K. Selte as new members of the Board of Directors.

Joakim Frimodig (B.A. (Oxford)) is a board professional with several board memberships, including Chair of the Board of CapMan Plc and Inderes Oyj, as well as Vice Chair of the Board of Aktia Bank Plc. Previously, he served as CEO of CapMan.

Nils K. Selte (M.Sc.) has served as President and CEO of Orkla since 2022. He currently also serves as a board member of Jotun AS and Toluma AS. Previously, he served as CEO of Canica AS and held several board positions, including at Orkla ASA and Anora Group Plc.

Marcus Ahlström, Hannele Arvonen, Sebastian Bondestam, Klaus Cawén, Katja Keitaanniemi, and Fredrik Persson were re-elected. Peter Seligson and Casper von Koskull  were not available for re-election.

Joakim Frimodig  was elected as Chair and Sebastian Bondestam as Vice Chair of the Board.

Supervisory Board

A. Ahlström Corporation’s governance model also includes a Supervisory Board.

The Annual General Meeting elected Monica Koivulehto and Michael Sumelius as new members of the Supervisory Board. Both are fifth-generation members of the Ahlström family.

Axel Ahlström, Walter Ahlström, Maria Ahlström-Bondestam, Vera Backström, Marion Björkstén, Mats Danielsson, Johannes Gullichsen, Eduard Paulig, Niclas Rosenlew, and Sara Öhrvall were re-elected.

Marion Björkstén was re-elected as Chair and Sara Öhrvall as Vice Chair of the Supervisory Board.

Further information: 

Miia Mäkinen 
Communications Manager 
miia.makinen@aahlstrom.com 
+358 44 512 4711