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Francois Guetat joins Suominen as COO 
Globenewswire·2025-10-29 07:35

Core Viewpoint - Suominen Corporation has appointed Francois Guetat as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 3, 2025, following the departure of Darryl Fournier [1][4]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Francois Guetat brings over 20 years of global experience in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing excellence, previously serving as SVP of Integrated Supply Chain at Kalmar [2]. - Darryl Fournier, the outgoing COO, will remain with Suominen until the end of January 2026 to focus on strategic projects [4]. Group 2: Company Overview - Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications, with a vision to lead in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [5]. - The company's net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and it employs over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [5].