09/01/2025 – Personnel matter
Circulose makes new appointments to board
Circulose has announced the appointment of Sara Diez Jauregui and Kalyan Madabhushi to further strengthen its Board of Directors, following the recent appointment of Chair Helena Helmersson.
With their expertise in fashion and sustainability, and global value chains, Sara and Kalyan join the Circulose team at a pivotal moment. Sara brings a profound understanding of the industry and commitment to sustainability with a leading background in fashion, sports, retail and digital platforms. “I am deeply honoured to join the board of Circulose and grateful to Altor, Circulose’s Chair, Helena Helmersson, and the CEO Jonatan Janmark for this incredible opportunity. Being part of a board with such talented professionals is both exciting and inspiring. I look forward to collaborating with the Circulose team to advance the mission of making fashion circular the norm, not the exception.” says Sara Diez Jauregui, Board Member at Circulose.
Kalyan’s expertise in the fibre and pulp industries, coupled with his strong leadership in driving circularity across global value chains, makes him an ideal addition to Circulose’s Board of Directors. “I am delighted to join the board alongside Sara and under the leadership of Helena. Circulose’s combination of a strong owner like Altor, an energised team, and a commitment to learnings from past challenges is a recipe for success.” comments Kalyan Madabhushi, Board Member at Circulose.
About Sara Diez Jauregui
Sara is a leader and strategic advisor with over 20 years of executive experience in the fashion, sports retail, and digital platforms industries. Known for her passion for sustainability, Sara has built a distinguished career working with some of the leading companies such as Zara (Inditex), Nike, and Zalando. Currently serving as the CEO of The Post Fiber, she is at the forefront of driving sustainable innovation in fashion.
About Kalyan Ram Madabhushi
As a highly experienced CEO and Board Director with over 34 years of leadership in global businesses across diverse regions, Kalyan Ram Madabhushi has held senior roles at Royal Dutch Shell and Aditya Birla Group (ABG). Kalyan has led transformation initiatives in the chemicals, fertilisers, and sustainable textile fibres sectors. He has served on multiple boards of international joint ventures and brings a strategic, results-driven approach to leadership.