AFT Appoints Jeff Hartman as Chief Operating Officer
Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Hartman as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective February 18, 2025.
With over 36 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry, Hartman has been instrumental in driving operational success at AFT Americas since joining the company nine years ago. Previously serving as Director of Services & Systems and later as Vice President and General Manager, Americas, he has played a key role in enhancing AFT’s global service and operational strategies. Before AFT, Hartman served in growing roles within multiple well-established companies including Westvaco Corp., Champion International, Buckeye Technologies Inc. and Georgia-Pacific Corporation, gaining expertise in engineering, maintenance, operations and project management.
As COO, Hartman will focus on sustained growth, operational excellence, resource management, and the seamless implementation of best practices across AFT’s global sites. “AFT is confident that Jeff’s leadership and deep industry expertise will continue to strengthen the company’s global operations,” said Ali Raheem, CEO for AFT.
I am excited to step into my new role as Chief Operating Officer and drive operational excellence at AFT. I look forward to working closely with our leadership team to build on our strong foundation and enhance collaboration across our global sites.
Jeff Hartman, AFT’s Chief Operating Officer
For more information, contact marketing@aft-global.com
About AFT
AFT is a global supplier specialised in stock preparation, screening, refining and paper machine approach flow systems. With over 100 years of experience, it offers expert solutions that help mills produce more while using less energy, water and chemicals. AFT’s solutions are tailored to the customer’s furnish, their application and the end product being produced in order to optimise their return on investment.
