AkzoNobel has announced that Fredrik Westin will become the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of January 1, 2026. He’ll succeed Maarten de Vries – who is completing his second four-year term as CFO and member of the Board of Management – as part of a structured succession process.
Fredrik (52) is a Swedish national with more than 25 years of international experience in the industrial and automotive sectors.
“Fredrik is a seasoned financial leader with a proven track record of enhancing profitability, even in challenging markets,” chair of AkzoNobel’s supervisory board, Ben Noteboom, said.
“His experience and insights will play an important role in driving operational efficiency and fostering sustainable growth across the organization. I look forward to having him on board.”
Following Fredrik’s appointment as CFO, his nomination to AkzoNobel’s Board of Management will be subject to shareholder approval. Maarten de Vries will remain a member of the Board of Management to complete the handover, until he retires from AkzoNobel at the end of his second term in April 2026.