Gosha Kolton has been appointed as executive vice president and head of marine for Hempel
Malgorzata (Gosha) Kolton is to join Hempel as executive vice president and head of marine, effective Jaunary 1 2026.
She will become part of the executive group management.
Gosha joins from her role as EU vice president at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, where she led one of the company’s largest regional business units.
Gosha succeeds Alexander Enström, who has chosen to step down from the executive vice president role, but stays with Hempel as head of new build in marine, effective January 1 2026.
Her international perspective, leadership experience and passion for innovation will be invaluable.
Michael Hansen
“I am delighted to welcome Gosha to Hempel. Her international perspective, leadership experience and passion for innovation will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position in the marine coatings industry,” said Michael Hansen, group president and CEO at Hempel.
“Her commitment to building strong teams and customer-focused strategies will also help us deliver value for our stakeholders.”
Gosha added: “I am excited to join Hempel and the marine team, and I look forward to working together to deliver outstanding value for Hempel’s customers and drive sustainable growth.”
Volatile market conditions
In her position as EU vice president of packaging adhesives, coatings and sealants at Henkel, Gosha steered one of the company’s largest regional businesses through volatile market conditions and transformations over the last five years, delivering strong results across Europe.
“The executive group management, board and I are deeply grateful for Alexander’s leadership and contributions as executive vice president and head of marine, Michael concluded.
“We wish him every success in his new role as head of new build and look forward to his continued impact within the marine team.”
