Elena Scaltritti appointed new CEO at Topsoe as Roeland Baan steps down

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has announces changes to its senior leadership team.
Roeland Baan has informed the board of directors of Topsoe A/S of his decision to step down as president and CEO of Topsoe effective 31 May.
The board has appointed Elena Scaltritti, current chief commercial officer, as new president and CEO, effective 1 June.
Elena Scaltritti has a strong track record in driving commercial growth and business excellence.
She joined Topsoe in 2022 and has been responsible for building Topsoe’s leading market position within low-carbon and renewable fuels, and a continued growth in the conventional business. Before joining Topsoe, Elena worked as Executive Vice President at SONGWON Industrial Group (SONGWON).
Chairman of Topsoe A/S, Jeppe Christiansen, said: “We are very pleased to have a strong candidate for the CEO position internally.
“Elena is an exceptional leader, and she understands Topsoe’s business and how to navigate the markets where we operate.
“The next couple of years will be defining for Topsoe. With large investments in innovative technologies and solutions, the company has a unique and strong technology platform ready to be scaled. “This needs to be done while addressing the current market conditions and changing customer demands. We are fully confident that Elena is the right person to lead Topsoe through this next phase of development and growth.”
Roeland Baan will continue in his capacity as CEO of Topsoe until the transition to Elena Scaltritti on 1 June 2026.