“Since 2019, Thomas has played an essential role in building and developing Paulig’s global Supply Chain & Sourcing organisation to support our international growth. On behalf of everyone at Paulig, I would like to thank him for his significant contribution and wish him all the best in his new outside assignment,” says CEO Rolf Ladau.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my more than seven years at Paulig. During this time, we have made great progress towards becoming a truly international food and beverage company. Paulig is an amazing company with great people, and it will always have a special place in my heart,” says Thomas Panteli.

Khalil El-Achkar to lead Paulig’s global Supply Chain & Sourcing
Khalil currently serves as Director, Manufacturing Tex Mex at Paulig. Before taking on his current role, he served as Director, Integrated Customer Supply Chain at Paulig, following an extensive career at Unilever. In his new role as SVP, Supply Chain & Sourcing, he will continue to be based in Landskrona, Sweden.
“I am very pleased to welcome Khalil to the Paulig Leadership Team and to his new role leading our Supply Chain & Sourcing organisation. Khalil knows our business and our people well, and I am confident that his strong operational experience and leadership will help us further strengthen our capabilities. I wish him every success in his new role,” says CEO Rolf Ladau.
"I’m grateful and humbled by the trust and opportunity to lead our Supply Chain & Sourcing organisation. I look forward continuing building on the strong foundation we have, working together to further strengthen our capabilities and deliver the performance, resilience and agility needed to support our growth, says Khalil El-Achkar."
For further information, please contact:
Nils Sjöberg
Head of Corporate Communications
nils.sjoberg@paulig.com
+46 70 085 24 11
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