Finnish paper manufacturer Stora Enso has appointed Annica Bresky as its new President and CEO.

Ms Bresky, who will take up her new role on 1 December, replaces current CEO Karl-Henrik Sundström. She is being promoted from her role as head of the company’s Consumber Board Division. 

‘We are very happy to welcome Annica into her new position,’ said the chair of Stora Enso’s board of directors, Jorma Eloranta. ‘She brings extensive experience of our industry and has a solid business background. We consider her the most suitable person to continue developing Stora Enso’s strategy and businesses. She has a proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence and has a strong focus on customers and innovations. She is well equipped to lead the transformation of our sustainable renewable materials company.’

‘I am very honoured to have this opportunity,’ Ms Bresky added. ‘I am looking forward to continuing to build the future of Stora Enso together with our competent teams across the company. We are well positioned to grow with our customers and support their business with sustainable and innovative solutions. Together with my Stora Enso colleagues, our customers and our partners all over the world, we will accelerate our efforts as a front runner in combating global warming.’