Essity Names Nomination Committee Ahead of 2027 Annual Meeting

The committee includes Anders Hansson representing AMF and AMF Fonder, Niko Pakalen of Cevian Capital Partners Ltd, and Anders Jonsson from Livförsäkringsbolaget Skandia. Jan Gurander, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Essity, joins the group as a permanent member to facilitate the transition. Under company policy, the committee is tasked with determining the size of the board, setting remuneration levels, and selecting leadership for the upcoming term.

Shareholders wishing to influence the agenda or suggest candidates must submit their proposals to General Counsel Mikael Schmidt by December 31, 2026. The committee serves as the primary mechanism for board oversight, ensuring voting interests are reflected in the final nominations presented to the shareholders during the spring gathering.