Hygiene and health company Essity has appointed Niklas Westin Sundberg as Chief Digital & Information Officer. He will succeed Carl-Magnus Månsson, who is leaving Essity to take up a new external role. Niklas will become a member of the Executive Management Team and be responsible for the company’s continued digital transformation and the Digital Transformation and Business Enablement function.

With more than 20 years of experience in digital development in international and complex organizations, Niklas Westin Sundberg has led business-driven IT strategies, cybersecurity work and AI initiatives at global companies such as Kuehne+Nagel and ASSA ABLOY.

“Niklas Westin Sundberg combines in-depth expertise in digital transformation with a distinct business focus and will play a vital role in Essity’s digitalization journey moving forward. I am convinced that he will be an invaluable asset in our efforts to achieve profitable growth, enhanced customer and consumer experience, and a more efficient business. I would also like to express my warm thanks to Carl-Magnus Månsson for his important contribution and commitment to Essity’s digital transformation,” says Ulrika Kolsrud, President and CEO of Essity.

Niklas Westin Sundberg will take office on April 15, 2026 and will report directly to Ulrika Kolsrud, President and CEO of Essity.

For further information, please contact:    
Per Lorentz, Vice President Corporate Affairs, +46 73 313 30 55, [email protected]

Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2025, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 138bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.