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Stora Enso names CFO Rosenlew as Deputy CEO

Stora Enso has appointed Chief Financial Officer Niclas Rosenlew as Deputy CEO with immediate effect from 17 September 2026, while retaining his CFO role. He will deputise for President and CEO Hans Sohlström, who continues in post. Rosenlew joined the group as CFO in January 2025.

Why this mattersPairing the CFO and deputy CEO roles gives Stora Enso a second senior voice with customers and investors while leaving Sohlstrom in charge of strategy execution.

  • Niclas Rosenlew becomes Deputy CEO with immediate effect from 17 September 2026
  • Rosenlew retains his role as CFO and Group Leadership Team member
  • Rosenlew will deputise for President and CEO Hans Sohlström, who remains in post
  • Rosenlew joined Stora Enso as CFO in January 2025
  • Stora Enso employs approximately 19,000 people and reported EUR 9.3 billion sales in 2025
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  • 2026-09-18 · Edited before publication: Succession planning is an inference the source does not support; Sohlstrom remains in post and no succession process is mentioned. Replaced with a consequence drawn from the stated division of duties.