December 16, 2011 4:00 PM CST

Linnarson appointed CEO and President of Husqvarna

By Husqvarna

Hans Linnarson, acting CEO and President of Husqvarna, has been appointed CEO and President of the company.

"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", says 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", adds Westerberg.

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

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The Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers and garden tractors. Visit www.husqvarna.com to learn more.