Oboya appoints Martin Dahlberg as new CEO
The Board of Directors of Oboya Horticulture Industries AB ("Oboya" or "Company") has appointed Martin Dahlberg as new CEO and take over with immediate effect and on March 27, 2020. In addition, the Board of Directors proposes the election of Robert Wu as ordinary Board member at the Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2020.
Martin Dahlberg holds an MSc in Industrial Management and Engineering from Lund University of Technology, Sweden. Martin recently joined Oboya as Chief Operating Office and Executive Vice President. Prior to that he worked as Director Global Sales at a publicly listed company. Martin has throughout his career held several management positions at different companies where he has proven great capabilities and excellent sales records.
Joachim von Schéele, Interim Chairman of Oboya, says:
“We are extremely happy to welcome Martin Dahlberg as new CEO of Oboya. Robert Wu has done a fantastic job since he returned to lead the company's operations, and we are most grateful to Robert for his contributions. Already half a year ago we begun looking into a possible transition, and when we recently got to know Martin, it was great to realize that we had the right person to take over from Robert. Last year we started to focus on a fully integrated Oboya and bottom line before top line. We trust Martin will do an excellent job in taking this further, continue to develop Oboya, and create shareholder value. We congratulate Martin to his new role and wish him every success!”
Martin Dahlberg says:
“I am honored and excited to lead Oboya. Since I joined Oboya, I am even more convinced of the company’s business potential, and I will continue focusing on further improved customer satisfaction and profitability in every aspect. This will then be the basis for our future growth. “
Robert Wu says:
“I am delighted having Martin on board. Martin will continue to consolidate operations to enhance the profitability of Oboya. I am now leaving the role as CEO, but fully committed to the company and its positive future. I will continue to maintain my position as principal shareholder, and I will be a candidate for joining the Board of Directors of Oboya at the annual general meeting in May”.
Erik Penser Bank AB is Oboyas Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Tel: + 46 8-463 83 00, E-mail: certifiedadviser@penser.se
For more information, please contact:
Martin Dahlberg, CEO Oboya Horticulture Industries AB (publ)
Tel: + 46 765 718 888
E-mail: martin.dahlberg@oboya.se
Website: www.oboya.se
This information is insider information that Oboya Horticulture Industries AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 11.15 on March 27th, 2020.
About Oboya Horticulture Industries AB
Oboya Horticulture aims to develop into a world-leading total supplier in daily consumables and logistics products to the cultivation industry as well as consumer products for home cultivation and indoor environments. Production takes place in factories in China, Vietnam, Poland and Kenya. More information about the company can be found at www.oboya.se.