8 January 2026 – Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN, Ansell) today announces that Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Neil Salmon has decided to retire after 13 years with the company, including as CEO from September 2021.
The Board is pleased to announce that Nathalie Ahlström has been appointed to succeed Mr. Salmon as CEO. Ms. Ahlström brings strong global experience having served until recently as CEO and President of the Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki). The Board is confident that her expertise and vision will build on Ansell’s strong foundation and provide the right leadership for the company through its next chapter of innovation and growth.
Ms. Ahlström will join Ansell to begin a transition period on 26 January 2026. She will succeed Mr. Salmon as Managing Director and CEO on 16 February 2026. Ms. Ahlström will be based out of Ansell’s Brussels hub in Belgium. After Mr. Salmon steps down as CEO, he will continue as a special advisor to the Board and the incoming CEO through to 30 June 2026 to ensure a smooth transition and stability and continuity for our employees, customers, and shareholders.
Announcing the new CEO, Chair Nigel Garrard said, “We are delighted to appoint Nathalie as Ansell’s next Managing Director and CEO. Nathalie brings exceptional leadership experience, a track record of delivering results in complex global markets, and a deep understanding of innovation and operational excellence. These qualities, combined with her strategic vision, will help ensure that Ansell continues to strengthen its market position and deliver long-term value for our stakeholders.”
A summary of Ms. Ahlström’s CV is set out in Annexure 1 to this ASX release and a summary of the terms of Ms. Ahlström’s appointment are set out in Annexure 2.
Mr. Garrard added, “Neil has played a pivotal role over his 13 years with Ansell and, as CEO, in creating the foundations of the company’s recent success. Results can be seen in strong organic growth in difficult market conditions, improved productivity and success implementing the company’s long term sustainability strategy. Improved operational excellence can be seen most notably in the successful integration of the Kimberly-Clark PPE business, Ansell’s largest-ever acquisition. On behalf of the Board and the entire Ansell team, I would like to thank Neil for his strong contributions and the positive impact he has made on our business, our people, and our culture. We wish Neil well for the future.”
Retiring CEO Neil Salmon said, “Ansell is a wonderful organisation to lead. It has been very rewarding to see the company flourish and deliver on our ambitious goals during my time as CEO. I am grateful for the encouragement and support of shareholders, customers and suppliers, however I must say my primary source of inspiration throughout my 13 years at Ansell has always been the passionate and talented Ansell employees worldwide and their ideas about the future of Ansell. They have consistently challenged and motivated me to strive to bring out the best in all of us. As I prepare to conclude my executive career, I look forward to supporting a smooth transition and to assist Nathalie in any way I can.”
A summary of the terms and conditions of the retirement arrangements for Mr. Salmon is set out in Annexure 3 to this ASX release.
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Directors of Ansell Limited.
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