Billerud AB (publ) announced that Matthew Hirst, previously EVP Commercial, has been appointed President of Billerud Europe and will lead the new European organization consisting of Commercial, Operations and Procurement & Wood Supply functions. Kevin Kuznicki remains President of the North American organization. In addition, Andrei Krés, has been appointed as acting CFO and will be part of the Group Management Team.

Andrei Krés holds a bachelor's degree in business and economics from Lund University and has held various positions in Billerud, most recently as the Vice President of the Group Finance function.