The board of directors of Ahlstrom Corporation has elected Robin Ahlström as chairman of the board, effective October 1, 2014. Pertti Korhonen's resignation from the board and the chairman position was announced earlier today.
Robin Ahlström has served as vice chairman of the board since 2014 and as a member of the board since 2013. In his new role, Mr. Ahlström will also become a member of the shareholders' nomination board.
In addition, current board member Markus Rauramo was appointed chairman and member of the human resources committee.
As of today, there will be seven members on the Ahlstrom board of directors. The term of this board will expire at the close of the next Annual General Meeting.