Husqvarna appoints new CEO and president

Husqvarna announced Dec. 2 that it has removed “acting” from the title of Hans Linnarson and made him the company’s new CEO and president.

“We are very pleased with Hans’ work as acting CEO and president for Husqvarna, and the board of directors has full confidence in his abilities to lead the Husqvarna Group,” said Lars Westerberg, chairman of the board.

“After a thorough search process initiated during the summer, Husqvarna’s board concluded that Hans Linnarson would be the best CEO and president to manage the company in the current environment,” added Westerberg.

“I am deeply committed to the company and to continue the work I started in June,” said Linnarson. “Husqvarna is a great company, with excellent people and products, and I am proud to have been chosen for the job.”