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Hempel Appoints Katarina Lindström as Chief Operating Officer

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy Editor, New York Post, Rodman Media

Katarina Lindström will join Hempel as executive VP & chief operating officer on Aug. 1, 2020.

In that role, Lindström will be a key member of Hempel’s Executive Management Board, responsible for driving the company’s strategic agenda in terms of operational excellence, innovation and sustainability.

“I’m extremely pleased to welcome someone of Katarina’s caliber to our global team,” said Lars Petersson, Group president and CEO of Hempel. “We’re an ambitious company on a strong growth curve. Our target is to double Hempel in five years, and we remain on track. We want to lead the industry in market-driven innovation, sustainability and customer focus.

As part of its long-term growth strategy, Hempel is making significant investments in innovation and sustainability, while strengthening its supply chain and manufacturing footprint, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

“Hempel is a company with strong values and an ambitious growth strategy,” Lindström said. “It’s investing in customer solutions, innovation and employee development and it has a desire to lead sustainability in the coatings industry. I’m very excited to be part of this journey.” 

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