Katarina Blomqvist has been recruited as Head of Sales for MQ

Katarina has long experience from Retail and has had several positions in the field in companies like Åhléns, Iittala Group, Adelsten and Lindex / Gulins.

In recent years, Katarina has worked at Åhléns as Head of Sales in charge of the company's 63 department stores and approximately 2,700 employees. Prior to that, Katarina has been regional manager at Åhléns as well as department store manager for Åhléns City in Gothenburg. Katarina will take up the position as Head of Sales for MQ January 14, 2019.

"MQ is a strong brand in an exciting time. It is a fashion brand chain of high potential, which has a long history in Swedish fashion, which has greatly influenced my choice of new company. I am looking forward to developing and contributing to the future MQ for a stronger customer offering," says Katarina Blomqvist.

"Katarina has an experience and personality that is very well suited to this journey of change we are in, where a strong customer and sales focus is central to everything we do. I am really looking forward to starting work with Katarina soon," says Ingvar Larsson, President and CEO.

MQ Holding AB owns and operates fashion stores under two business areas: MQ and Joy. MQ is Sweden’s largest retailer of fashion brands today. Through a combination of proprietary and external brands, MQ offers high-fashion menswear and womenswear in attractive stores. Joy targets fashion-conscious women at midlife who desire excellent quality, fit and comfort. The two business areas currently comprise a total of 175 stores as well as online shopping. The MQ Holding share has been listed on the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm since 18 June 2010. For more information, see www.mq.se