Following the announcement of Thomas Körmendi’s resignation, Elopak’s Board of Directors has appointed Chief Financial Officer Bent K. Axelsen as interim CEO, effective from May 8, 2026. Director Finance & Tax, Ola Buarøy has been appointed as interim CFO. The strategic direction and priorities remain unchanged.

Chair of the Board, Dag Mejdell, says: “Bent K Axelsen joined Elopak as CFO in 2019 and brings deep knowledge of the business and a strong financial record as CFO in Elopak. The Board is confident that he will provide direction and stability during the transition towards a permanent CEO for Elopak.”

The Board thanks Thomas Körmendi for his leadership and contributions over the past years, including strengthening Elopak’s market position, accelerating sustainability initiatives, and guiding the company as a listed company. The recruitment process for a permanent CEO is progressing well and is expected to be completed by Q2 2026.

The Board of Directors of SIG and Samuel Sigrist have mutually agreed on Samuel stepping down from his position as SIG’s Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. The Board seeks new leadership to steer the Company through its next phase.

The Board has appointed Ann-Kristin Erkens as interim CEO of SIG. Ann-Kristin assumes this position with immediate effect while continuing to serve as SIG’s Chief Financial Officer.

Ola Rollén, Chair of the Board, said: “We have a new board composition at SIG since this year’s AGM in April. The Board has used that time to review the strategy of the Company and we are confident that there is potential to accelerate growth and deliver improved performance. We are now looking to step change our execution with new leadership. Hence the Board has initiated the process of recruiting a new CEO. In the meantime, day-to-day operations will be overseen by Ann-Kristin Erkens, with the full support of myself and the Board. The Board would like to thank Samuel Sigrist for his 20-year tenure with SIG and his last 4.5 years as CEO. Samuel has made many positive contributions to the results and strategy of the Company. The Board wishes him every success for the future.”