July 8, 2020

HKScan appoints EVP for business unit of Sweden

HKScan has appointed  Lars Appelqvist as executive vice president for its business unit of Sweden and member of its Group Executive Team, the Nordic food company said.

Appelgvist was previously CEO of Löfbergs. He will take up his new position by January 1, 2021, at the latest. Until then, Denis Mattsson will continue as interim EVP for the business unit of Sweden.

Appelqvist has held various positions at Löfbergs since 1998. He is also the chairman of the board of the Swedish Food Federation.

"I'm looking forward to working with Lars Appelqvist and implementing HKScan's strategy in Sweden. Sweden is a key market for us and I firmly believe that under Lars Appelqvist's leadership, we will be able to develop our operations in Sweden in line with our strategy. I warmly welcome Lars," said HKScan CEO Tero Hemmilä.

"I'm starting with great interest to further develop HKScan's business in Sweden and implement the group's strategy. HKScan is a strong and iconic brand in Sweden. I believe that a strong market potential is linked with the entire Swedish business. It's great to continue developing operations in a strong value chain from farms to consumers' food moments," said Appelqvist.

- HKScan