Hans Linnarson Named Acting CEO and President of Husqvarna

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Hans Linnarson has been appointed acting CEO and President of Husqvarna.
Magnus Yngen, CEO and President of Husqvarna, is, for the time being, absent due to sickness. Hans Linnarson, Executive Vice President, Head of Sales Europe & Asia/Pacific, has been appointed acting CEO and President. Hans will hold both positions.

"We are pleased that Hans Linnarson will be acting CEO and President for the Husqvarna Group. Hans has long experience from various management positions in product development, marketing and production as well as in sales within Electrolux since 1994 and from Husqvarna since 2004", says Lars Westerberg, Chairman of the Board.

For additional information, please contact Husqvarna Press Hotline at +46 8 738 70 80 or press@husqvarna.se.
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