Ivar Vatne new CEO of Billerud

Kalix Ivar Vatne is the new CEO of the packaging company Billerud.

He has been acting CEO since July 2023 and takes up the new role immediately.

"We are very pleased that Ivar is willing to take on the job and it shows real strength that we find the best candidate within the company. Ivar is a highly appreciated leader, and he has deep knowledge about the company’s strategic direction. He has also proved that he understands the importance of continuous improvements to secure competitiveness, and has the ability to drive them”, says Jan Svensson, Chairman of Billerud.

Ivar Vatne joined Billerud as CFO in May 2019. In October 2022, Ivar was appointed Deputy CEO and since July 2023 he has served as Acting CEO. Ivar has a background from senior positions in Arla, Fiskars and P&G.

One of Billerud's factories is located in Karlsborg, outside Kalix in Norrbotten. It produces kraft paper, sack paper and pulp.

Lennart Håkansson

editor@northswedenbusiness.com