Executive Management Team
Essity’s Executive Management Team is responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and long‑term value creation of the company. Through clear leadership and deep expertise, the team ensures that Essity continues to advance its position as a global leader in hygiene and health, delivering sustainable impact for stakeholders across markets and sectors.
MSc Eng.
President and CEO
- Employed since: 1995
- Previous experience: Other senior positions at Essity including President of Health & Medical
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 32,063 (B-shares)
MSc Econ
Chief Finance Officer and Executive Vice President, Central Function Finance
- Employed since: 2014
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 58,700 (B-shares)
BSc. (Hons)
President, Business Unit Health & Medical
- Employed since: 2020
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 5,490(B-shares)
MSc Econ
President, Business Unit Personal Care
- Employed since: 2014
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 24,979 (B-shares)
BSc BA
President, Business Unit Consumer Tissue
- Employed since: 1994
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 31,165 (B-shares)
MSc, MBA
President, Business Unit Professional Hygiene
- Employed since: 2006
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 45,123 (B-shares)
BSc Human Resources
Chief Human Resources Officer, Central Function Human Resources
- Employed since: 2001
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 18,845 (B-shares)
MSc Eng.
Chief Supply Chain Officer, Central Function Supply Chain Enablement
- Employed since: 2023
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 2,216 (B-shares)
M.Sc. in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, and Journalism
Chief Communication Officer, Central Function Corporate Communications
- Employed since: 2023
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 3,465 (B-shares)
Master of Laws
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary to the Board, Central Function Legal Affairs & Compliance
- Employed since: 1992
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 46,350 (B-shares)
MBA Business Administration
Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Central Function Strategy, Business Dev. & Sustainability
- Employed since: 2021
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 6,905 (B-shares)
Msc. Computer Information Management
Chief Digital Information Officer, Central Function Digital Transformation & Business Enablement
- Employed: 2026
- Own shareholdings and those of closely associated persons: 8,000 (B-shares)