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 May 8. This Follows the announcement of Thomas Körmendi’s resignation

Director Finance & Tax, Ola Buarøy, has been appointed as interim CFO. The strategic direction and priorities remain unchanged.

“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, said Chair of the Board, Dag Mejdell.

"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 company noted in a news release.