Pavel Hajman appointed CEO of Husqvarna Group
In January 2023, the Board of Husqvarna Group announced that it would start a recruitment process to identify a new CEO, with Pavel continuing as interim CEO. That recruitment process is now completed, with the Board appointing Pavel Hajman to continue as Group CEO.
Pavel has been acting CEO since December 2022, following a career of more than 30 years in leading positions within and outside Husqvarna Group.
"We are delighted to announce the appointment of Pavel Hajman as the new CEO of the Husqvarna Group. It has been an extensive recruitment process and we strongly believe that Pavel has all the right qualities to continue to deliver on the strategy to build a stronger Husqvarna Group and to deliver our financial targets. His long experience and his knowledge of the Group combined with his leadership skills will continue the transformation journey which the company has already started", says Tom Johnstone, chairman of the Husqvarna AB board.
Pavel Hajman has been a part of the Group Management team since 2014 and has a history within Husqvarna Group as President for Husqvarna Forest & Garden, SVP Operations Development and SVP IT. Prior to joining Husqvarna Group, Pavel held various leading positions within Seco Tools and Assa Abloy in Europe and Asia.
"I am honored to be appointed CEO of Husqvarna Group. I am excited to continue to build on our strong strategy. Our Group truly consists of passionate people that together push the boundaries and keep transforming our industry trough innovation. I am looking forward to continuing on this journey, creating sustainable value for our customers, shareholders and society", says Pavel Hajman, appointed CEO of Husqvarna Group.
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Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group was founded in 1689 and is today a world-leading manufacturer of innovative products and solutions for forest, park, and garden management. The range includes robotic lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, riding lawnmowers and garden irrigation. Husqvarna Group is also a leader in equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group's products and solutions are mainly sold under the global Husqvarna and Gardena brands via direct sales, dealers and retailers to consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. Sales in 2022 amounted to SEK 54 billion and the Group has approximately 14,400 employees in 40 countries.