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Mark Ushpol appointed EVP, Americas business area at Suominen

Mark Ushpol has been appointed Executive Vice President, Americas business area at Suominen. He will be a member of Suominen's Executive Management Team and report to President and CEO Tommi Björnman. Ushpol will start in his new position on January 6, 2025.
Mark Ushpol, a US citizen born in 1963, holds a Bachelor of Commerce. He was most recently Executive Vice President at Ahlstrom for Food and Consumer Packaging © 2024 Suominen
Mark Ushpol, a US citizen born in 1963, holds a Bachelor of Commerce. He was most recently Executive Vice President at Ahlstrom for Food and Consumer Packaging © 2024 Suominen

Mr. Ushpol joins Suominen from Ahlstrom, where he worked as Executive Vice President of the Food & Consumer Packaging division and as a member of the Executive Management Team.

“Mark has a strong experience in leading industrial business and operations. He also has industry knowledge and proven record in successfully executing company goals. I am sure he will be a valued member in our Executive Management Team and support us in our journey towards profitable growth,” says Tommi Björnman, President and CEO of Suominen.



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