Anand Chandarana Takes the Helm as President of Health & Medical Business Unit at Essity

Anand Chandarana Appointed as President of Business Unit Health & Medical

In a significant leadership shift, hygiene and health enterprise Essity has announced the appointment of Anand Chandarana as the new President of its Business Unit Health & Medical. Anand is set to officially take on this role on September 1, 2025, and will also join Essity's Executive Management Team.

Anand Chandarana's journey with Essity began in 2020, where he has played a pivotal role as Vice President of Commercial Development within the Health & Medical division. Prior to joining Essity, he amassed 17 years of experience at Mölnlycke Health Care, a global medical solutions company, where he held various senior management positions. His rich background in sales, marketing, and innovation is expected to be instrumental as he steps into this new role.

Ulrika Kolsrud, President and CEO of Essity, expressed her enthusiasm about Anand's appointment, highlighting his extensive track record and his capabilities to foster commercial success within the organization. "I am very pleased to welcome Anand Chandarana as the new President of Business Unit Health & Medical. With his broad experience from sales, marketing, innovation, and M&A, coupled with a strong history of driving growth, Anand is ideally suited to lead the unit into its next phase of profitable expansion," Kolsrud stated.

As President of the Health & Medical Business Unit, Anand will be charged with directing the development and strategic initiatives of the unit, which offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions. These include categories such as Incontinence Products, Health Care, Wound Care, Compression Therapy, and Orthopedics under respected brands including TENA, Leukoplast, Cutimed, Hydrofera BLUE, JOBST, Delta-Cast, and Actimove.

Anand, a dual citizen of the UK and Sweden, will be based in Gothenburg, where Essity is headquartered. His leadership is anticipated to steer the health division towards achieving new milestones in product development and market reach, thereby enhancing Essity's position as a leader in hygiene and health care solutions.

This transition reflects Essity’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in health management products, while ensuring that the company continues to meet the evolving needs of its customers and healthcare professionals across the globe. As he prepares to embark on this new chapter with Essity, Chandarana's extensive background in the medical sector will undoubtedly position him to navigate the complexities of the healthcare landscape effectively.

With emphasis on sustainable health solutions, Essity aims to be at the forefront of delivering high-quality medical products that improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals requiring specialized care. The future looks promising under Anand's leadership as the company sets its sights on achieving new heights in health care product innovation and commercialization.

For more information, media can reach out to Karl Stoltz, the Public Relations Director at Essity, at +46 709 42 63 88 or via email at [email protected]. This announcement marks an exciting milestone for both Anand Chandarana and Essity as they embark on this new journey together.