Maria Mollberg | Essity

Director Sustainable Procurement

Maria Mollberg is a seasoned sourcing executive who has spent over 15 years at the forefront of sustainable procurement at Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health. As Director of Sustainable Procurement, she leads the integration of ESG criteria across global sourcing strategies, ensuring that environmental and social sustainability is embedded throughout the company’s supplier network.

Maria’s procurement journey spans key leadership roles across supplier quality, marketing services sourcing, and strategic supply development. At Essity—and previously SCA—she has been instrumental in advancing supplier collaboration programs, implementing responsible sourcing frameworks, and developing robust approaches to supplier assurance and performance monitoring.

With a background from the Gothenburg School of Economics and Commercial Law, Maria combines deep business acumen with a purpose-driven mindset. Her experience spans operational excellence and long-term strategic transformation, balancing risk, compliance, and value creation in global sourcing ecosystems.