Johan Westman is President and CEO of AAK AB (publ.), a publicly listed global producer of plant-based oils and fats ingredients supplying some of the world’s largest food, personal care, and nutrition companies.

Operating at the heart of global value chains, AAK has helped redefine how deforestation is addressed in agricultural supply systems. Over the past decade, AAK has driven a step-change in responsible sourcing – raising the share of deforestation-free palm oil from 25% to over 90% and contributing to verification, traceability, and supplier engagement practices now widely regarded as industry standard.

As CEO, Johan has led AAK’s transformation into a more specialty-driven and globally influential company. He has sharpened the company’s strategic focus on long-term value creation, strengthened operational alignment across the group, and positioned AAK as a trusted midstream partner to leading global food, personal care, and nutrition companies.

Johan is widely regarded for his insights on sustainable food supply chains, responsible sourcing and traceability, climate-aligned value chains, and innovation in plant-based nutrition and specialty ingredients. He brings a pragmatic, systems-level perspective on how midstream companies can enable scalable and credible progress –bridging commercial realities with policy ambitions, technological development, and sustainability goals.

Previously, Johan held senior executive roles at Shiloh Industries and FinnvedenBulten AB (publ.), where he led major transformations including a successful IPO. He began his career at Arthur D. Little, advising industrial clients on strategy and operational improvement. Johan serves as Chairman of Absolent Group AB (publ.) and Board Member of Thule Group AB (publ.), and holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from Chalmers University of Technology.