Stora Enso has appointed René Hansen as EVP, Head of Brand and Communications and a member of the Group Leadership Team. He will start in February 2022 and will be based in Stockholm.
Hansen (pictured left) is a Norwegian citizen and he joins Stora Enso from a position as Vice President, Head of Brand Management at Yara International, one of the world’s leading fertilizer companies.
“I am delighted to welcome René Hansen to Stora Enso and to our leadership team,” says Annica Bresky, President and CEO, Stora Enso. “René’s vast experience in strategic brand development will help accelerate our continued transformation as the renewable materials company. His proven ability to connect people, business and sustainability through purpose and experience driven communication will add tremendous value to our organisation. I look forward to working alongside René to elevate our communications and brand to the next level.”
“I am excited to join Stora Enso,” adds Hansen. “Their efforts in renewable materials innovation demonstrate what the world needs in order to battle and reverse climate change. Through its ambitious sustainability agenda, aiming for a positive environmental contribution, Stora Enso is perfectly positioned in the circular bioeconomy. I am eager to take on the challenge of developing, launching, and promoting eco-friendly offerings that support a more sustainable future.”
