Essity CFO Fredrik Rystedt to retire during 2027

Essity said chief financial officer Fredrik Rystedt intends to retire during 2027 after more than nine years in the role. The hygiene and paper group will begin a search for his successor immediately, and Rystedt will remain in post until a successor is appointed and handover is complete.

Why this mattersLosing a CFO of more than nine years' standing, with an open-ended handover, puts Essity's finance leadership in transition through 2027.

• Fredrik Rystedt has served as CFO and Executive Vice President of Essity for more than nine years.
• He has told the company of his intention to retire during 2027.
• The search for a successor begins immediately.
• Rystedt stays in post until a successor is appointed and handover is completed.
• Essity disclosed the move under EU Market Abuse Regulation rules at 07:55 CET on 21 September 2026.

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