Wila A/S Appoints New CEO

Silkeborg, Denmark – November 13th 2024

Nikolaj Bjerre Thybo comes from a position as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Europe at Sonoco Paper Products. He will succeed the company’s major shareholder and board member Lars Lauridsen, as well as Carsten Raunsbæk (interim CEO), who will return as Chairman of the Board.

“We are extremely pleased being able to attract someone of Nikolaj Bjerre Thybo’s caliber. During his many years at Skjern Paper A/S, Nikolaj has demonstrated strong strategic leadership, and interpersonal skills. During his three years as CEO, he played a central role in the successful sale of Skjern Paper A/S to Sonoco Paper in 2022. We look forward to leveraging Nikolaj’s expertise, and together with our talented employees, further developing our efforts with existing and new customers, partners, and the Wila business in general,” says Carsten Raunsbæk.

Nikolaj Bjerre Thybo is excited about the opportunity: “Wila A/S is an incredibly interesting company. The significant market potential in the industry, combined with the company’s strong competencies and, most importantly, its talented employees, made this opportunity very appealing to me. I am really looking forward to working with my new colleagues and to continue Wila’s growth journey”.

For further information, please contact:
Carsten Raunsbæk, CEO, Wila A/S
Phone: +45 2012 6022
Email: carsten.raunsbaek@wila.dk