Kebony announces the appointment of Tom Paemeleire as new Managing Director

The world's leading producer of dually modified™ wood confirms the establishment of a new senior management structure.

Tom Paemeleire joins Kebony with twenty years of experience in international business transformation. He notably led the Belgian company Incendin, where he was responsible for the implementation of new market strategies, organic and acquisition growth, as well as organizational integration, while passionately leading sustainable programs.

A recognized Global Cleantech company, Kebony has been at the forefront of the revolution towards a greener global construction industry for 25 years. With the official CITES Appendix II listing of Ipe and Cumaru planned for November 2024, further limiting international trade in endangered timber species, Kebony timber will continue to provide a sustainable alternative to protected tropical hardwoods . The company thus contributes to reducing global dependence on deforestation and helps the world reduce its CO2 emissions.

Developed in Norway, Kebony bio-based dual modification™ technology permanently transforms FSC® certified sustainable soft species, such as pine, into products with aesthetic and mechanical characteristics comparable, and in some cases superior, to those of hardwoods. tropical, without the same carbon footprint.

Kebony cladding and decking products are used today in a variety of commercial and civil projects in over 100 countries. They offer architects around the world an aesthetic, sustainable and environmentally friendly construction solution.

As part of its international expansion, Kebony announced the creation of a dedicated sales office in the Middle East in September 2023. The company therefore confirms its presence in a major commercial market, in a key region as it approaches. of the COP28 climate conference, which will be held in Dubai next month.

For Tom Paemeleire, Managing Director of Kebony: “I am delighted to join the Kebony team at a pivotal time for the construction industry. I look forward to continuing the distribution of Kebony's aesthetic and durable products throughout the world, in a positive contribution to the future of the next generations. »

For Jean-Marc Daillance, Chairman of the Board of Directors: “On behalf of Kebony and our major shareholders, Investinor, Jolt Capital, Lightrock and PMV NV, we are delighted to welcome Tom Paemeleire as CEO. He brings substantial experience driving growth and transformation across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on sustainability. We would also like to thank Jean-Baptiste Clavel for his sustained efforts and for the excellent work he accomplished as interim General Manager. »