Håkon Volldal appointed as new CEO

Elopak’s Board of Directors announce the appointment of Håkon Volldal as new CEO. Today, Volldal serves as President and CEO of Nel ASA. Before that, he has held the position as CEO of Q-Free and several senior leadership roles at TOMRA, including as position as Executive Vice President and Head of TOMRA Collection Solutions. Volldal holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The effective date of his appointment will be agreed in due course, and no later than the beginning of January, 2027.

“Håkon brings extensive leadership experience from listed industrial technology companies, including as President and CEO of Nel and Head of TOMRA Collection Solutions, both companies with a clear growth agenda advancing innovation and sustainability based on systemic, societal market shifts. His track record in scaling engineering led businesses, driving operational improvement and leading transformation makes him well qualified to lead Elopak through its next phase of growth, innovation and sustainability supporting the company’s strategy,” says Chair of the Board, Dag Mejdell.

Together with the rest of the Elopak Management Team, Bent Kilsund Axelsen will continue to lead the company with direction and stability as interim CEO until Volldal assumes the role. Thereafter, Axelsen and interim CFO, Ola Buarøy, will return to their respective roles as CFO and Director Finance and Tax.