Paulig’s ambition is to be one of the fastest growing food and beverage companies in Europe and a sustainable frontrunner in the industry. Over the past years, the company has grown significantly as an international business, while the external environment has become increasingly volatile. To continue delivering on its growth strategy and profitability, the company plans to make changes to its organizational structure and to reinforce critical capabilities across the organization.
Today, Paulig has two business areas: Branded business area, focusing on branded products, and Customer Brands business area, focusing on private label and industry customers, supported by global Business Functions. The planned structure would consist of three business areas: Branded Foods, Customer Brands, and Coffee business areas. Paulig will continue to have global Business Functions but plans to align them to better support growth, competitiveness and profitability.
“It is critical for us to remain competitive and deliver on our growth strategy and profitability. The planned changes will strengthen our ability to focus on our core businesses, improve how we operate, and ensure we are well positioned for success,” says Rolf Ladau, CEO of Paulig.
Due to the planned changes, roles and responsibilities will be affected across Paulig’s global organization. Up to 110 office or managerial positions across various countries may be affected, of which a maximum of 55 potential redundancies.
Paulig will initiate consultation processes in relevant countries in line with local legislation. The new organization is planned to take effect after the consultation processes are completed, starting from January 1, 2027, at the latest.
Paulig has approximately 2,700 employees in 13 countries in Europe.
Intended changes in Paulig Leadership team
The planned changes in the organization will have an impact on the structure, composition, and roles & responsibilities of the Paulig Leadership team. The following changes are planned in the Leadership team composition at the latest as of 1st of January 2027:
- Lenita Ingelin, SVP Branded Foods Business Area (currently SVP for Branded Business Area at Paulig)
- Mariell Toiger, SVP, Coffee Business Area (currently CMO at Paulig)
- Kati Nurminen, CMO (currently Director, Brand and Portfolio at Paulig)
The following Paulig Leadership team members continue in their current roles:
- Rolf Ladau, President and CEO
- Juha Väre, CFO, Finance, Strategy & IT
- Noel Clarke, SVP, Customer Brands Business Area
- Thomas Panteli, SVP, Supply Chain & Sourcing
- Kaisa Lipponen, SVP, Sustainability, HSE & Communications
- Dennis Andersen, SVP, People & Culture
- Sarah Tähkälä, SVP, Legal
For further information, please contact:
Anu Lähtönen
Director, Corporate Communications & Brand
anu.lahtonen@paulig.com
+358400325361
About Paulig:
Paulig is an international food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides Tex Mex, snacks, coffees, world foods and spices. The company's brands include Santa Maria, Paulig, Conimex, Poco Loco and Zanuy, among others. Paulig also manufactures products for its private label and industry customers. In 2025, the company’s sales amounted to approximately EUR 1.39 billion. Paulig was founded in 1876 and is 100% owned by the Paulig family. The company has 2,700 employees in 13 countries united by the purpose "For a life full of flavour". www.pauliggroup.com
