Fredrik Westin is announced as the new CFO of AkzoNobel, a part of a strategic leadership plan concentrating on growth, innovation, and efficiency.

Fredrik Westin has been named the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of AkzoNobel. Replacing Maarten de Vries to make sure an easy transition is part of a planned succession. Westin is known for his expertise, performance, easing the procedures, and improving efficiency, and is expected to be an important part in achieving AkzoNobel's financial and strategic plans. Ben Noteboom, Chair of AkzoNobel's Supervisory Board, stated, "Westin is a highly skilled financial leader with the ability to produce positive outcomes even in difficult situations." "As we strengthen our operations while offering lasting value, his experience will be helpful."

Greg Poux-Guillaume, the CEO, conveyed gratitude to Maarten de Vries for his lasting impact on the business, saying, "Maarten guided our team in making AkzoNobel increasingly data-driven, value-focused and has also supported our team in improving our finance operation."                                                                                                     

Westin with 25 years of experience in the automotive and industrial sectors. Being the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Autoliv, a world leader in automobile safety, since 2020. In addition, he has held senior finance roles with Sandvik Mining, Johnson Controls, and Rock Technology. For the new position, Westin expressed his excitement by stating, "Being a part of a business with a strong, extensive history and clear purpose is a pleasure." This shift in leadership suggests AkzoNobel's dedication to innovation and offering strong, lasting results in a continuously shifting international marketplace.