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Wayout Appoints Former Nestlé Waters MENA & Asia Chairman and CEO Matthias Riehle as Working Chairman to Lead Next Phase of Global Commercialisation
Wayout International AB (“Wayout”), a leader in decentralized, sustainable water solutions, today announces the appointment of Matthias Riehle as Working Chairman of the Board, effective June 1, 2026.
This appointment marks a significant milestone for Wayout as the company enters its next phase, transitioning from technology validation to large-scale commercial deployment across key markets.
Matthias Riehle brings decades of global leadership experience in the water and beverage industry, including his roles as Chairman & CEO of Nestlé Waters across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His deep industry expertise, strategic perspective, and global network will play a critical role in accelerating Wayout’s commercial expansion and scaling its operations internationally.
“WAYOUT has built an impressive technological foundation and strong partnerships. The next phase is about converting opportunities into real deployments and building a scalable business. I am looking forward to contributing to this journey.”
— Matthias Riehle
Wayout’s platform enables local, off-grid production and distribution of high-quality drinking water, eliminating the need for single-use plastics while significantly reducing logistics and carbon footprint. The company is currently advancing commercial agreements across multiple regions, working with global partners and leading water brands.
Ulf Stenerhag, CEO of Wayout, commented:
“We are extremely proud to welcome Matthias to Wayout. His experience from the global bottled water industry, combined with his deep understanding of how to scale operations and build market-leading platforms, is invaluable to us. Just as important is the trust and belief this represents from someone with such a strong industry background choosing to actively engage in our journey. This significantly strengthens our ability to accelerate commercialisation and deliver on the opportunity ahead.”
With this appointment, Wayout reinforces its commitment to bridging innovation with execution, leveraging world-class technology, strong partnerships, and proven industry leadership to redefine how drinking water is produced, distributed, and experienced globally.
About Wayout International
Wayout International is a Swedish water technology company developing proprietary decentralized microfactories that enable communities and businesses to produce safe, high-quality drinking water locally, independent of centralized infrastructure. By combining advanced purification technology, smart dispensing systems, and efficient delivery logistics, Wayout reduces reliance on bottled water while improving access, operational resilience, and sustainability.
Headquartered in Stockholm, the company supports partners globally with scalable solutions designed to ensure consistent water quality and reliable distribution where it is needed most.