The board of directors of Glaston Corp. appointed Anders Dahlblom as president and CEO of Glaston. Dahlblom joins Glaston from Owens Corning where he has been working since 2019 as vice president and managing director of the European Insulation business unit. Prior to this position he has, among others, held the position as managing director and CFO at Paroc Group. Owens Corning, specialized in building and industrial materials, acquired Paroc Group at the beginning of 2018.
Dahlblom will assume his new position at the latest at the beginning of February 2021.
Sasu Koivumäki has served as the company's acting CEO from the beginning of June 2020 and will continue in this role until Anders Dahlblom takes office. After this, Sasu Koivumäki will continue in his position as COO, head of sales and integration, deputy to the CEO, as well as a member of the executive management group.
The board of directors of Glaston Corp. conducted a thorough recruitment process involving several good candidates with different backgrounds. "Anders convinced us with his strong track record in the process industry and his almost 20 years of experience in international business. I am very pleased to welcome Anders as Glaston's new president and CEO, and I am convinced that he is the right person to lead Glaston towards the next level of profitable growth,” says Teuvo Salminen, chairman of the board.
“I am honored to be appointed president and CEO of Glaston Corporation. The company is an inspiring technology leader in its field with 150 years of history, and I see strong future potential in its innovative solutions. With its unique position in its markets, Glaston is well positioned to contribute to future sustainable built environments. I am excited about joining and taking the company further on its strategic path. I look forward to getting to know all the Glaston people, the company and the customers,” Dahlblom says.
