Hemtex introduces new management organization as of December 1, 2007

Hemtex is strengthening its management organization, which is being expanded from seven to nine functions. One of the principal actions will be taken within Purchasing & Market, where a distinct division between development of the product range and marketing of the products, on the one hand, and purchasing and logistics activities, on the other, will be created. Accordingly, distinct responsibility for the planning of purchasing volumes and logistics for flows of goods will be assigned to the departments within the Purchasing & Logistics function.

Store operation in Norway and Human Resources will also be represented in the new management organization. Recruitment to these two positions is under way.

In connection with the introduction of the new organization, Karin Holmerin, formerly Market Manager, will resign as a member of Group Management. Carita Degerman will assume the position as Manager of Store Operations in Finland and the Baltics, succeeding Stefan Björklund, who is leaving the Group end of December.

Following the changes, Hemtex’s Group Management will consist of:
President and Chief Executive Officer – Anders Jansson
Product Range and Market – Gunnel Bergström
Purchasing & Logistics – Stefan Ahlén
Store Operations in Sweden and Denmark – Marita Hansson
Store Operations in Finland and the Baltics – Carita Degerman
Store Operations in Norway – recruitment under way
Expansion in New Markets – Olof Fredman
Human Resources – recruitment under way
Chief Financial Officer – Tommy Svensson