Husqvarna Group appoints new CFO

Jan Ytterberg has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer of Husqvarna Group.

Ytterberg has 27 years of business experience from truck manufacturer Scania, where he held various positions in the financial area while he was based in Brazil, Spain and Sweden. Since 2006, he had served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Scania.

Ytterberg holds a Master of Science degree in Business Administration & Economics from the University of Stockholm, Sweden.

“Jan is an experienced CFO with extensive international background,” said Kai Wärn, president and CEO of Husqvarna Group. “I am very pleased to welcome Jan to Husqvarna Group, where he will be a strong addition to our team.”

Ytterberg will assume his position during the first half of 2015.