Henkel has named Pernille Lind Olsen president of the North America region, succeeding Steven Essick who has retired after 27 years with the company.
She also serves as corporate senior vice president adhesive technologies packaging and consumer goods and regional head adhesive technologies, North America.
Before joining Henkel in January 2022, Lind Olsen was with the global coating supplier Hempel A/S for eight years.
Lind Olsen said, "I am excited to take on this role and together with my fellow leadership team and our colleagues across the region continue building on our strong position in the North American region, by delivering innovative products and sustainable solutions that help our customers solve their most urgent challenges and improve the lives of our consumers."
