Lars Petersson

Michael Hansen announced to succeed Lars Petersson as Group President and CEO of coatings company, Hempel A/S. Michael will step into his new position on 15 October 2022. Michael Hansen joined Hempel...

Following a strategic review of its presence in Russia, Hempel has decided to initiate a controlled exit from Russia and is considering different scenarios. Hempel has had a presence in Russia since 1...

Hempel announces a new Executive Group Management to lead its growth journey to double Hempel by 2025. In a new company structure, the organization will be able to get even closer to its customers. &...

The coatings company - Hempel welcomed over 200 guests to the inauguration of its new Campus, which features a newly constructed office building and a state-of-the art R&D facility. Hempel Campus...

Coatings manufacturer - Hempel has completed the acquisition of Farrow & Ball, a luxury decorative paint and wallpaper company with an annual turnover of over EUR 100 million. Hempel acquires F...

“Farrow & Ball is an iconic, luxury, decorative paint and wallpaper company. It is used by consumers, designers, and cultural institutions around the world – all of who have a passion...

With immediate effect, Wattyl Australia and New Zealand is officially part of world-leading coatings manufacturer Hempel. With the acquisition of Wattyl, Hempel is strengthening its footprint in A...

Despite uncertainty and disruption across regions and markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hempel demonstrated agility and clear priorities concerning the safety of employees, timely and high-quality...

Alexander Enström joins coatings manufacturer, Hempel, to lead its marine organization, as Hempel looks to build on its leadership position in the marine industry. With a strategic ambition to d...

An ambitious new strategy defines the timeframe of a doubling of Hempel by 2025. Doubling revenue allows Hempel to also double its positive impact. The path is defined by a focus on the entire busi...

“At Hempel, we want to put sustainability at the heart of how we do business, and we want to do it with a high level of ambition and credibility. By working with the SBTi, we can enter this jour...

Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief People & Culture Officer and member of the Executive Management Board in Hempel A/S. She succeeds Peter Kirkegaar...

Vestas rewards Hempel with the Sustainability Award 2020 for supporting them on their journey to become CO2 neutral by 2030. innovative solutions After a long‑term collaboration, Vestas and Hempel h...

An experienced coatings industry specialist, Todd Cottrell will join Hempel from 17 August with responsibility for driving growth in the North American region. Global coatings company Hempel announce...

As Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of the company’s Executive Management Board, Katarina Lindström will play a central role in driving Hempel&rsquo...

Current Group Vice President for Hempel South & East Asia, Pernille Lind Olsen, becomes new Group Vice President for Hempel Europe & Africa starting on 1 July 2020. At the same time, the curre...

Katarina Lindström will join Hempel as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer from 1 August 2020 and will play a central role in delivering on the company’s ambition to doub...