Following the recent appointment of Chair Helena Helmersson, Circulose is pleased to announce the addition of Sara Diez Jauregui and Kalyan Madabhushi to further bolster its Board of Directors. These contributions provide top-notch knowledge throughout the value chain: Sara offers extensive experience with leading fashion and apparel brands, while Kalyan brings a notable career at Aditya Birla Group, a global leader in cellulosic fiber production.
With their knowledge of global value chains, fashion, and sustainability, Sara and Kalyan join the Circulose team at a critical juncture. With a strong history in fashion, sports retail, and digital platforms, Sara has a deep grasp of the business and a dedication to sustainability.
“I am extremely grateful to Altor, Helena Helmersson, the chair of Circulose, and CEO Jonatan Janmark for this amazing opportunity. I am also extremely honoured to be joining the board of Circulose.” It’s thrilling and motivating to be on a board with such accomplished people. I’m excited to work with the Circulose team to forward the goal of making circular fashion the rule rather than the exception. says Sara Diez Jauregui, Board Member at Circulose. Kalyan’s expertise in the fiber 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’m thrilled to be joining the board with Sara and working under Helena’s direction. With a strong owner like Altor, a motivated staff, and a dedication to learning from past mistakes, Circulose is sure to succeed. Numerous significant advancements have already been made, and I have no doubt that Circulose is in a strong position to provide our partners and clients with quantifiable benefits. We will work together to maintain Circulose’s position as a revolutionary force in the textile sector,” says Kalyan Madabhushi, a board member of the company.
About Jauregui, Sara Diez
With more than 20 years of executive experience in the fashion, sports retail, and digital platforms sectors, Sara Diez Jauregui is a leader and strategic advisor. Sara has established a remarkable career working with some of the top brands, like Nike, Zalando, and Zara (Inditex), and is well-known for her commitment for sustainability. She is leading the way in promoting sustainable innovation in fashion as the CEO of The Post Fibre. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors of Revolution Race, advocating for responsible practices and transformative change in the sector.
Concerning Kalyan Madabhushi
With more than 34 years of experience leading multinational corporations in various geographical areas, Kalyan Ram Madabhushi is a highly skilled CEO and board director. Kalyan has managed transformation projects in the chemical, fertiliser, and sustainable textile fibre industries while holding top positions at Royal Dutch Shell and Aditya Birla Group (ABG). He has held several positions on the boards of multinational joint ventures and leads with a strategic, results-oriented approach. Kalyan has completed executive programs at IMD Switzerland and the University of Oxford, and he has an MBA in International Business and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.