Sveza announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

Sveza Group has announced the appointment of Dmitry Kolchin as Chief Executive Officer of Sveza-Les LLC. Mr. Kolchin is an experienced executive with an extensive background in implementing large-scale investment projects, crisis management, and identifying growth opportunities. Svyatoslav Sarson, who has been serving as Acting CEO, will continue his work as Managing Director of the Panel Division.

Sveza Group extends its sincere gratitude to Svyatoslav Sarson for his leadership and contribution to the company’s development during this transition period.

As CEO, Dmitry Kolchin will oversee all business units of Sveza Group, including the Panel (plywood mills), Resource (in-house harvesting operations), Pulp and Paper (Kama Paper Mill) Divisions, as well as the Packaging and Specialty Paper Divisions (MMPOF and Nevskiye Grani); and will continue to advance the company’s long-term development strategy, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, customer and people centricity, sustainable growth, and business diversification.

Born in 1985, Dmitry Kolchin holds two university degrees — in Chemical Engineering and Economics — and has completed an Executive MBA program as well as a specialized course at the London Business School. He brings extensive expertise in managing large industrial assets and holding structures, having previously led Orgsintez Group LLC, Khimprom PJSC, several enterprises of Sibur Holding PJSC, Waterfall Pro LLC, and others.

“It is a great honor for me to lead Sveza Group. Ahead lie ambitious goals aimed at strengthening the company’s market position. I am confident that working as a team, we will ensure sustainable growth of the business and build a strong foundation for long-term success,” says Dmitry Kolchin, CEO of Sveza-Les LLC.

Sveza continues to operate as usual, fulfilling all obligations to stakeholders while ensuring stability and continuity in management.