Tyman appoints Rutger Helbing as CEO

Tyman said on Monday that it has appointed Rutger Helbing as chief executive officer with effect from 2 January 2024.

Rutger Helbing, a Dutch national, was the CEO of Devro between January 2018 and April 2023, having originally joined as group finance director in 2016. He spent his earlier career in commercial divisional finance roles in blue chip global manufacturing businesses including at Unilever, ICI and AkzoNobel.

Tyman said interim CEO Jason Ashton will return to his role as chief financial officer, while Juliette Lowes, who has been the interim CFO since 21 April 2023, will return to her role as group financial controller.

Non-executive chair Nicky Hartery said: "I am very pleased to be able to announce the appointment of Rutger, whose broad international manufacturing expertise, strategic and commercial acumen, and success in growing Devro and delivering significant value for its shareholders will be of great benefit to Tyman at this stage in the group's journey.

"Importantly he is joining the group in January, ensuring a swift induction into the business."