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Eric Alström to lead Hempel as new Group President & CEO

The Danish coatings manufacturer has announced the appointment of Eric Alström as its new Group President & CEO, effective 1 August 2026. Alström succeeds Michael Hansen, who stepped down in June 2026.

3 July 2026

Eric Alström has been appointed as Hempel's Group President & CEO.

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Eric Alström has been appointed as Hempel's Group President & CEO. Source: Hempel

During the interim period, the company was led by Peter la Cour Gormsen, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and Emilie Barriau, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer.

Eric Alström’s appointment marks a significant leadership transition for Hempel. Alström brings more than three decades of international executive experience in industrial technology, automotive, and manufacturing. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

The new CEO is no stranger to Hempel, having served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors from 2017 to 2024. This previous engagement has given him a deep understanding of the company’s operations, culture, and strategic direction.

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