Lars Jønstrup Dollerup joins Hempel as CFO

Hempel’s new Group CFO, Lars Jønstrup Dollerup, started on July 1 and will now concentrate on ensuring Hempel moves forward with its ‘Journey to Excellence’ strategy.

As Executive Vice President & Group CFO, Lars Jønstrup Dollerup is part of Hempel’s Executive Management Board.

He will play an important role in ensuring the company continues to execute successfully on its ‘Journey to Excellence’ strategy, particularly in its aim to grow both organically and through acquisitions.

"I have no doubt we will deliver on our growth ambitions.

"I’ve spent the first few days getting to know the business better and am already impressed by the knowledge and customer-focus that runs through the entire company.

"Hempel has a strong culture and excellent values – and I’m very much looking forward to helping drive the company forward,” said Lars Jønstrup Dollerup.

Before joining Hempel, Lars was Group CFO of Copenhagen Airports, a company listed on Nasdaq OMX Copenhagen with 2500 employees and an annual total turnover of more than DKK4bn in 2017.

"Lars is a talented individual and proven executive,” said Hempel Group President & CEO Henrik Andersen.

"He has extensive financial experience and strong strategic focus and I’m sure he will prove a strong addition to our global leadership team.

"I’m very much looking forward to working with him over the coming years.”