Norman Willemsen to leave Kebony
[Oslo, Norway, 20 March 2023] Kebony, the leading environmentally friendly wood modification technology company today announces that Norman Willemsen has decided to leave the company after four years of service to pursue new challenges and with the mutual agreement and the best wishes of the Board.
Norman leaves Kebony with a strong track record having led the company through an exceptionally challenging period and having progressed several key initiatives. Amid soaring input process, he improved the company’s business economics, simplified the ownership structure, and further internationalised the company, especially in North America. He championed Kebony’s mission and was a tireless advocate for sustainable alternatives to tropical hardwood in construction.
Kebony’s Board of Directors has appointed Jean-Baptiste Clavel to succeed Norman Willemsen in the post of Chief Executive Officer. Jean-Baptiste is an experienced business leader with an excellent track record of developing commercial functions and enhancing sales strategies in construction-focused enterprises. He’s previously held senior leadership positions at Zodiac Pool Systems and The Coleman Company Inc. where he managed complex strategic developments and spearheaded major innovations.
Chairman of the Board, Cornelius Walter, commented: “Norman will be missed and we thank him for his unwavering commitment to the company and its mission. As he moves on to new endeavours, we all wish him the very best for the future. Furthermore, I am delighted to welcome Jean-Baptiste as our new Chief Executive. He joins us with ample directly applicable experience to the company’s current condition and is capable of taking us to new heights thanks to his strategic capabilities and proven operational effectiveness. I, and the entire Board, wish him every success in his new post.”
About Kebony
Kebony is a Norwegian company which aims to be the leading wood brand and technology company. Underpinned by proven wood modification technologies, it produces an enhanced wood of a superior quality that is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
The company's headquarters is based in Oslo, while production, research and development and other administrative functions are located in the Skien municipality, south of Oslo. In addition, the Group has a production facility in Antwerp, Belgium. Kebony has subsidiaries in Norway, Denmark and Sweden, sales representatives in Germany, France, UK and the US and a wide distribution network internationally. Shareholders are leading the venture with private equity investors from Belgium, Germany, France, Norway and UK. The company has received numerous awards for its environmentally friendly technology and innovation, including its naming as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.
Further information: https://kebony.com/about