Nicholas Pettersson new President of Axfood Närlivs

Nicholas Pettersson has been named President of Axfood Närlivs AB. Pettersson has worked for Axfood Närlivs AB for slightly more than five years, including positions as marketing director and business area manager for Axfood Snabbgross. Petterson will assume his new position as president of Axfood Närlivs on 1 August 2009 and will be a member of Axfood's Executive Committee. For further information, please contact: Anders Strålman, President and CEO: +46-70-293 16 93 Karin Hygrell-Jonsson, Chief Financial Officer: +46-70-662 69 70 Eva Röing, deputy Director Media Relations: +46-730-55 33 00