Sulapac appoints Miki Lahtinen as CEO

Sulapac, a pioneer in sustainable biobased materials, has appointed Miki Lahtinen as its new CEO, effective 1 July 2026. Lahtinen brings deep industry expertise and a proven track record in commercial growth, most recently as Sulapac’s Chief Commercial Officer.

HELSINKI 28 May 2026

Sulapac has appointed Miki Lahtinen as the new CEO 24 May 2026. The appointment will be effective starting from 1 July 2026.

Lahtinen has previously served the company as Chief Commercial Officer with strong track record in building sustainable growth and motivating teams toward common goals. His extensive experience in the packaging sector and commercial development provides him with a solid foundation for the new role. Prior to joining Sulapac, Lahtinen worked for companies such as Huhtamäki and Stora Enso.

Outgoing CEO Joonas Helenius decided to step down from his role to explore new opportunities outside the company. Helenius has significantly contributed to the company’s operational performance and strategic development through his roles as CFO, COO and CEO. ”It has been a privilege to work with such a devoted team and contribute to a meaningful mission. We have achieved notable growth during the past 18 months, something that the entire team can be truly proud of. I wish all the best for the company and will continue believing in a greener future,” says Helenius.

“On behalf of the Sulapac board I want to thank Joonas for his excellent work during these three years. I’m also happy to see Miki Lahtinen stepping up as CEO and continuing to build the great commercial momentum. The board is confident in the continuity of our strategy and the strength of the team,” says Suvi Haimi, Sulapac Co-Founder and Chair of the Board.

“It’s been a great pleasure to work with a professional and colleague like Joonas and I’m honored to build on his achievements. Together we have set up a solid foundation for profitable growth – and as the last year’s 50% increase in the sales order intake shows, we are clearly on the right track toward continued expansion,” says Lahtinen.

In 2025 the company’s revenue grew by 17% with healthy margins. The revenue originated solely from material sales instead of joint development project reflecting the company’s successful strategy transition toward scalable business.

 “We will continue executing the current strategy with selected hero products and priority business segments. I’m grateful for this opportunity and eager to continue accelerating towards the next stage of our growth journey,” Lahtinen adds.

 

 

Further information:

Suvi Haimi
Co-founder and Chair of the Board
Sulapac Ltd
suvi.haimi@ovido.eu
+358 44 029 1203

 

Sulapac Ltd is an award-winning material innovation company providing solutions to the global plastic crisis. By replacing conventional plastic with sustainable, beautiful, and functional Sulapac materials, companies can reduce their carbon footprint, eliminate microplastic pollution, and advance the circular economy. The Helsinki-based company was founded by three scientists in 2016 and serves customers across various industries on three continents. Investors behind the multi-patent Sulapac® portfolio include CHANEL and Lifeline Ventures.